Description
Elevate your dinner with these spicy shrimp recipes that deliver a burst of flavor in every bite. Juicy shrimp are seared to perfection and infused with bold spices and zesty lime, making this dish perfect for weeknight meals or festive gatherings. Quick to prepare and incredibly versatile, this shrimp recipe is guaranteed to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure even cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chili powder, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the cooked shrimp and toss with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 190mg