Best Spicy Garlic And Lime Shrimp Recipes

GRILLED SPICY LIME SHRIMP WITH CREAMY AVOCADO CILANTRO SAUCE

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Grilled Spicy Lime Shrimp with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce has a simple but full of flavor and spice marinade. The creamy avocado cilantro sauce is the perfect cool and creamy dipping sauce.

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories Appetizer Dinner Main Course Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Juice of one large lime
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 avocado (split and pitted)
½ cup lowfat greek yogurt
1 clove garlic (minced)
juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes. Pour into a resealable bag and add shrimp. Toss to coat and marinate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the grill to medium heat. Put the shrimp on skewers and place on the grill. Grill on each side for about two minutes or until no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 215 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHILI LIME SHRIMP

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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

GARLIC LIME SHRIMP

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Make and share this Garlic Lime Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon lime peel, grated
1 pinch cayenne or 1 pinch pepper, to taste
10 large uncooked shrimp, in shells
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped fresh or 2 tablespoons dried parsley

Steps:

Melt butter in a medium-heave skillet over medium heat.
Mix in the next six ingredients.
Sauté for 30 seconds and add shrimp.
Sauté shrimp until they are opaque in centre, about 3 minutes, turning occasionally.
Stir in parsley and serve over rice or pasta.

GARLIC LIME SHRIMP

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Our son, a restaurant owner, showed me how to make this quick shrimp and noodle dish zipped up with garlic and cayenne. I take advantage of this area's ample shrimp supply and make this special entree often. It's also tasty served over rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the shrimp, garlic, salt and cayenne in butter until the shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and parsley. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 229mg cholesterol, Sodium 721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.