Authentic Mexican Shrimp
A vibrant, zesty shrimp dish infused with Mexican spices, perfect for tacos or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Cook for another minute.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the shrimp and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Shrimp cook quickly; do not overcook to avoid toughness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
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