CILANTRO-LIME SHRIMP

Cilantro-Lime Shrimp image

This cilantro-lime shrimp is delicious over a bed of rice, or if you're looking to cut carbs, pair it with your favorite vegetable. It's fresh and light with some spice and a touch of sweetness to fuse it all together. It's so delicious you wouldn't even know it was good for you!

Provided by Cookingbella

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 small limes, juiced
½ cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked rice, or more to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 178 mg, Sugar 6.7 g