Best Green Lime Shrimp Mexico Recipes

MEXICAN-STYLE GARLIC SHRIMP

Mexican-Style Garlic Shrimp image

Provided by Charbel Barker

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp (without shells and cleaned)
5 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 onion (cut into slices)
5 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tbsp parsley (chopped)
2 limes (just the juice)
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground paprika (optional)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Start by seasoning the de-shelled and cleaned shrimp with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
Add the butter olive oil to a frying pan over medium-low heat until butter begins to melt.
Add the garlic and onion and let saute together for about 5 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook for 5-8 minutes or until they are completely cooked through.
Add the lime juice and parsley.
Enjoy immediately with tortillas, rice or salted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving of 2 Shrimp, Calories 129 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Sodium 404 mg

CHILI LIME SHRIMP

Chili Lime Shrimp image

These delicious chili and lime shrimp are loaded with flavor and perfect for a quick and easy low carb meal. Made with simple ingredients and quick to cook.

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories Main Course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
¼ cup lime juice (plus zest of one lime)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic cloves (pressed)
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro (for serving)
1 lime (cut into wedges, for serving)

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Add the uncooked shrimp to the marinade, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Add shrimp to a large heated pan over medium heat, and cook until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 286 mg, Sodium 1182 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH LIME-CILANTRO SAUCE

Shrimp Tostadas with Lime-Cilantro Sauce image

I love shrimp and veggies marinated in citrus juice, also known as ceviche. This recipe starts with cooked shrimp and those same fresh ceviche flavors. Enjoy these tostadas as a make-ahead appetizer or dinner entree. - Leslie Kelley, Dorris, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped, peeled English cucumber
8 radishes, thinly sliced
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
SAUCE:
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
ASSEMBLY:
10 tostada shells

Steps:

Place first 11 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Gently stir in avocado; let stand 15 minutes., In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. To serve, spread tostada shells with sauce. Top with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

GREEN LIME SHRIMP - MEXICO

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Make and share this Green Lime Shrimp - Mexico recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mme M

Categories Mexican

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 jumbo shrimp
1 lime, sliced
1/2 fresh chili pepper, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons onions, diced
1/3 cup sour cream
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

Clean and devein the shrimp.
Melt the butter with the onion, chile, salt and pepper over a medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook one minute.
Add the lime slices, fry for other few minutes and take them off the flame.
Add the sour cream and serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.8, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 159.8, Sodium 265, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 18.9