Chipotle Lime Shrimp Recipe
Bring some zest to the table with chipotle lime shrimp! Hot smoky chipotle, fresh lime and cilantro and slightly sweet shrimp make a winning combination.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp raw, peeled and deveined
- 2 Tbsp oil
- juice of 1/2 of a lime
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Mix the olive oil, chili powder, salt, garlic powder and brown sugar in a medium-sized bowl until completely combined. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp then stir to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-4 hours.
- After the shrimp has marinated for at least 1 hour, remove it from the fridge and drain any excess liquid from the bowl.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 Tbsp oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, carefully add the shrimp and cook just until they are just cooked through—this will take approximately 1-2 minutes per side, depending on the size of the shrimp.
- When the shrimp is cooked through, squeeze the juice of half of a lime over the top of the shrimp then sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish, crack open a nice cold one and enjoy!
Notes
Shrimp that’s already deveined is usually more expensive to buy. Save a little money and do it yourself with a paring knife—it’s easy!
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g