Easy and flavorful, this Cilantro Lime Shrimp is a quick saute of shrimp in a cilantro-lime-tomato sauce with all the flavors of Mexico.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Ingredients
1tablespoonbutter
1tablespoonolive oil
2clovesgarlicminced
1medium onionchopped
1jalapenofinely chopped
¼teaspoonred pepper flakes
½teaspoonMexican oregano
2roma tomatoeschopped
1limezest and juice
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonblack pepper
1poundshrimpsplit and deveined
2tablespoonschopped cilantro
Instructions
Melt the butter and oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic, onion and jalapeno.
Cook, stirring until the onion begins to wilt, approximately 3 minutes.
Add the red pepper flakes and oregano.
Continue cooking until the onion becomes translucent, approximately 3 additional minutes.
Add the tomatoes.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft.
Add the shrimp, zest and lime juice, salt and black pepper.
Cook until the shrimp are just opaque. Be careful not to overcook.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
Notes
For best results, use fresh raw shrimp. They'll absorb the flavors much more than frozen shrimp will.
Cilantro should be added after everything is cooked to make sure it keeps its bright, fresh flavor.
If you just really don't like the flavor of cilantro (and I know some people really don't!), try substituting an equal amount of freshly chopped basil.