Zesty & Garlicky Cilantro Lime Shrimp in 10 Minutes

Cilantro lime shrimp are one of the easiest, most flavorful dishes you can make. Seasoned with chili powder, cumin, garlic, fresh cilantro, and lime juice, they cook in minutes and deliver bold, zesty flavor. Perfect for tacos, fajitas, rice bowls, and more.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp neutral oil ()
• 1 1/2 lb large shrimp, (raw, peeled, and deveined)
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 2 Tbsp lime juice (from 1 lime, plus additional lime wedges for serving)
• 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, (finely chopped (about 1/4 cup fresh leaves, packed) )

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the shrimp. Heat 2 Tbsp avocado oil (or other oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add cleaned shrimp, then season with 1 tsp Kosher salt, ½ tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp ground cumin, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink on the first side.
2. 2Flip the shrimp. Once the shrimp turn pink, use tongs to flip them over, then add chopped garlic and fresh lime juice. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes, or until just cooked through. Note: tails should curl up a bit and the shrimp will be pink all over.
3. 3Finish, then serve. Turn off the heat, then sprinkle shrimp with 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro. Toss well, then serve immediately with additional lime wedges on the side.