Best Cilantro Lime Shrimp Recipes

CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix first 9 ingredients; toss with shrimp. Let stand 15 minutes., Thread shrimp and lime slices onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-4 minutes per side.

SHRIMP TACOS WITH CILANTRO-LIME CREMA

Steps:

• Rinse defrosted shrimp under cold water, drain, and pat dry.
• Combine shrimp, chili powder, garlic, paprika, cumin, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coriander, and orange zest in a bowl. Mix well.
• Heat olive oil in nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 5 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the shrimp.
• While shrimp cooks, prepare crema by whisking together sour cream, zest and juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cilantro, garlic powder, and 1 pinch each of salt and black pepper.
• Heat corn tortillas in either a pan or on a griddle over low heat, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Be careful not to let them burn. Set aside.
• Assemble tacos by spreading 1 teaspoon crema across each tortilla, adding 3 or 4 shrimp, 2 slices of avocado, a sprinkle of fresh red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno. Serve with sliced limes to squeeze on top and extra crema on the side.

GARLIC, CILANTRO, AND LIME SAUTEED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in hot oil until onion is soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
• Stir shrimp into onion mixture; saute until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Add cilantro and lime juice; toss to coat.

CILANTRO GARLIC LIME SAUTEED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Toss shrimp and half the cilantro together in a bowl.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; saute onion until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and saute until browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir salsa, red bell pepper, white wine, red chile pepper puree, lemon juice, and lime juice into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp to salsa mixture; cook and stir until shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining cilantro and add more lemon or lime juice to taste.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO, LIME, AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• Zest limes into a bowl. Squeeze in juice from 1 lime, and whisk in fish sauce and sugar.
• Preheat grill to high. Brush shrimp with oil on both sides, and lightly season with salt and pepper. Grill until pink and firm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Toss shrimp with fish-sauce mixture, cilantro, peanuts, and scallions. Juice remaining lime over shrimp.

LIME-CILANTRO SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes., If desired, add wood chips to grill according to manufacturer's directions. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On each of 12 soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread shrimp., Grill on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes per side.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH FETA, CILANTRO AND LIME

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients and 1 tablespoon cilantro in large bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Remove shrimp from marinade. Skewer 6 shrimp on each of 2 skewers. Skewer onions on remaining skewer. Season shrimp and onions with some of marinade. Grill onions until tender and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Add shrimp to grill; cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Coarsely chop onions. Remove shrimp from skewers; divide between plates. Bring marinade to boil. Mix in onions, cheese and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro. Spoon onion mixture over shrimp.

CILANTRO-LIME BAKED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Combine oil, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, seasoning, and cayenne in the bowl of a food processor; blend well. Toss with shrimp in a bowl. Transfer into a glass 8x8-inch baking dish.
• Process toasted bread in a food processor until crumbed. Top shrimp with bread crumbs and spray with a generous coating of cooking spray.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and shrimp are bright pink, about 15 minutes.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH LIME-CILANTRO MARINADE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor place the cilantro leaves and stems, scallions, chilies, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and turmeric.
• Puree, adding a little water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
• Peel the shrimp, leaving the tail intact.
• Devein them, place them in a bowl, and toss with the cilantro puree.
• Marinate for 8-12 hours.
• Prepare a moderately hot charcoal fire.
• When ready to cook, scoop up the shrimp so that more of the marinade remains on one side of each one.
• Place the shrimp marinade-side up pon the grill.
• Cook until almost done, about 2 minutes.
• Turn shrimp over and cook quickly on marinade side, about 1 minute.
• Remove shrimp from grill.
• Divide shrimp among serving plates.
• Pass garnishes at table.
• Each guest should sprinkle the shrimp with coarse salt, pepper, chili powder, a squeeze of lime juice, and a few cilantro leaves.

CILANTRO LIME AND GINGER GLAZED SHRIMP WITH COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Shrimp Marinade: Whisk all of the marinade ingredients for the shrimp, peel and de-vein shrimp, and marinade in a glass (or otherwise non-reactive) bowl for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Coconut Rice: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan bring coconut milk, water, and salt to a boil and stir in rice. Reduce heat to moderately low and simmer rice, covered, until most of liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let rice stand, covered, 5 minutes. Cooking the Shrimp: When almost ready to serve, heat a grill pan on high until hot, and put shrimp on skewers, 5 to a skewer, so that they lay flat. Sprinkle shrimp with a bit more brown sugar, and place the skewers on the grill pan and baste with half of remaining marinade. Turn after 2 minutes and baste with remaining marinade. When shrimp are firm, (2-3 minutes on each side) remove and set on serving dish. Continue to cook liquid in pan until slightly caramelized, then pour or brush over shrimp skewers. Serve with rice, and garnish with remaining 1/2 cup chopped cilantro.

SHRIMP QUESADILLAS WITH CILANTRO AND LIME

Steps:

• Combine roasted red peppers, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder in a shallow dish. Toss chopped shrimp in the lime mixture. Chill in the refrigerator.
• Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Saute onion in the hot oil until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and lime mixture and saute until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove mixture from the skillet.
• Assemble quesadillas by placing shrimp mixture and Mexican cheese in between 2 tortillas.
• Heat tortillas in the skillet over medium-low heat until cheese is melted and tortillas are crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Cut quesadillas into bite-sized segments and serve.

SPICY SHRIMP TACOS WITH GARLIC CILANTRO LIME SLAW

Steps:

• Pulse all the sauce ingredients except the sour cream in a food processor. When mostly smooth, add the sour cream and pulse until combined. Taste and adjust as needed. Set aside.
• Heat a drizzle of oil a large skillet over medium high heat. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and sprinkle with the spices. Add the shrimp to the hot pan and saute for 5-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through.
• Toss some of the sauce (not all) with the cabbage until it the cabbage is coated to your liking. It should resemble a coleslaw - you want it to be enough sauce so the cabbage is weighed down a little bit. Use leftover sauce on top of the tacos or in other recipes.
• To serve tacos, smash a spoonful of avocado on the tortillas, top with a few pieces of shrimp, top with coleslaw, and finish with Cotjia cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.

SOUTH BEACH THAI SHRIMP SOUP WITH LIME AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot.
• Add ginger and onion.
• Cook, stirring frequently for about 3 minutes.
• Add broth and red pepper flakes and bring to a low boil.
• Add cabbage and cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add shrimp, lime zest and lime juice.
• Cook just until shrimp turns pink.
• Serve hot sprinkled with cilantro or scallions.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CHILE, CILANTRO, AND LIME

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons oil, and turmeric in a large bowl; toss to coat. Let stand for 30 minutes.
• Purée 4 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons oil, cilantro, and remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor until a coarse mixture forms; transfer dipping sauce to a small bowl and set aside.
• Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Oil grill grates. Shake excess liquid from shrimp and place shrimp on grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until shrimp are charred and cooked through, 5-6 minutes.
• Serve immediately with sauce.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to skillet and cook until opaque throughout, about 5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
• To skillet, add 1 teaspoon oil and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and cayenne and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat. Add cooked shrimp and toss to combine.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons oil, lime juice, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top with shrimp mixture, carrots, and cilantro leaves. Drizzle with dressing.

CILANTRO-LIME SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, marmalade, jalapeno, and garlic in a bowl. Add shrimp and marinate for at least 20 minutes and no longer than 12 hours.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat. Pour shrimp mixture into the hot skillet and cook until plump, firm, and no longer translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour over a bed of rice.

CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP WITH A HONEY LIME DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large zip lock bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Soak wooden skewers in water for a few minutes. Skewer the shrimp on the wooden skewers then place on the grill over medium heat. Cook for a few minutes on each side or until pink and juicy.
• Remove skewers from grill and serve with the honey lime dipping sauce. Enjoy.
• Honey Lime Dipping Sauce: Add all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.

SPICY SHRIMP WITH LIME AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Combine salt, paprika, cumin, curry powder, cayenne, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over shrimp and toss to combine.
• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve shrimp with cilantro, lime wedges, naan, and yogurt.

SHRIMP WITH LIME, CILANTRO AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Mix together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper to make marinade.
• Pour over shrimp and toss.
• Set aside for 20 minutes.
• Drain shrimp and reserve marinade.
• Fry shrimp in 1 Tbsp olive oil in frying pan until pink.
• Add tomatoes, cilantro and marinade.
• Toss well and cook until just heated through.
• Serve over rice or pasta.

SHRIMP TACOS WITH CILANTRO-LIME SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper (if using). Add in shrimp and toss to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to give the flavors a chance to marry. Cook shrimp in a skillet on medium heat until pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and cover to keep warm. Use enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of a small pan, about 2 tablespoons. Heat over medium-high heat. Cook tortillas one at a time until soft, about 30 seconds on each side. Fold over to make a taco shell. As you cook each tortilla, place them on paper towels to absorb any of the oil left over. Stir all ingredients for the Cilantro-Lime Sour Cream together in a bowl. Spoon 4 shrimp into each taco shell. Top with lettuce, tomato, avocado and cilantro-lime sour cream. Serve. I served these with black beans and chips and habanero salsa. It was the perfect meal to enjoy on our patio while sipping on ice cold coronas and watching the sun go down.