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An oval white plate filled with cooked spicy shrimp garnished with chopped herbs and spices, resting on a folded brown napkin. A simple metal serving spoon is placed on the side of the plate. The table surface is off-white.
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Spicy Shrimp

Juicy shrimp with a kick of cayenne, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. A fast, flavorful option for dinner, meal prep, or appetizers.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: easy, gluten free, pescatarian, quick
Servings: 6 people
Author: Marissa Stevens

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or more
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper or more
  • 1/4 cup olive oil divided
  • 2 pounds medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Add cilantro, salt, pepper, cayenne and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to a large bowl and stir well to combine. Add shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp; cook and stir until pink and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to serving platter if desired and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with lime wedges if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg

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