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Cooked chili lime shrimp in a white skillet with a blue handle, garnished with lime wedges, on a brown textured surface. A metal spoon and a yellow cloth are also visible.
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Chili Lime Shrimp

Juicy shrimp marinated in lime, chili powder, chipotle, and cumin, then seared until opaque and lightly browned. These shrimp come together in 20 minutes and work as a weeknight main, a party appetizer, or a filling for tacos and bowls.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Marinating Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: 4th of July, Cinco de Mayo, game day, healthy, Memorial Day, party food, quick, spicy
Servings: 6 people
Author: Marissa Stevens

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice ~1 ½ limes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest zest the same limes first
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or more
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

  • Whisk lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, chipotle chili powder, cumin, and salt together in a medium bowl. Add the shrimp and turn to coat. Let them marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  • Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until they're opaque with a little color at the edges. Serve right away.

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Notes

  1. 6 servings assumes the shrimp are served with sides like rice, beans, and/or tortillas. For a standalone main course, it serves about 4.
  2. Zest limes before juicing them. Zesting a juiced lime is a headache, and the zest adds great flavor.
  3. Don't marinate the shrimp longer than 30 minutes. The acid from the lime juice starts to cure the shrimp and will make it too firm.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg

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