Best 9 Lime Cilantro Glazed Shrimp Recipes

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Lime cilantro glazed shrimp is an incredibly flavorful dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The combination of zesty lime, spicy cilantro, and a hint of sweetness from the glaze creates a vibrant and exotic taste that will have you coming back for seconds. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, as it can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Additionally, it is a great option for entertaining guests, as it is both delicious and visually appealing. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and get ready to indulge in this tantalizing shrimp dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP



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Cilantro Lime Shrimp - best shrimp ever with cilantro, lime & garlic on sizzling skillet. Crazy delicious recipe, takes 15 mins.

Provided by Rasa Malaysia

Categories     American Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. (0.4 kg) tail-on jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, stems and leaves
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons lime juice
fresh lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Season the shrimp with salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Heat up a cast-iron skillet, add the olive oil, garlic and lightly saute before adding the shrimp. Stir and cook until the shrimp is half cooked. Add the cilantro, butter, stir to combine well with the shrimp. Add the lime juice and continue to cook the shrimp. Turn off the heat when the lime juice dries up and the shrimp is nicely cooked and slightly charred on the surface. Serve immediately with some fresh lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 150 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 4 people, Sodium 789 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar

CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP



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A quick garlicky lime marinade works magic on these juicy shrimp. They come off the grill with huge flavors perfect for your next cookout. -Melissa Rodriguez, Van Nuys, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/3 cup lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
Lime slices

Steps:

  • Mix first 9 ingredients; toss with shrimp. Let stand 15 minutes., Thread shrimp and lime slices onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CILANTRO-LIME BAKED SHRIMP



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Baked shrimp with a light south-of-the-border flair. Serve over pasta with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Love2Cook

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 small lime, juiced
1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning (such as Badia® Complete Seasoning®)
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 slices white bread, crusts removed, toasted
butter-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Combine oil, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, seasoning, and cayenne in the bowl of a food processor; blend well. Toss with shrimp in a bowl. Transfer into a glass 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Process toasted bread in a food processor until crumbed. Top shrimp with bread crumbs and spray with a generous coating of cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and shrimp are bright pink, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 329.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

GARLIC, CILANTRO, AND LIME SAUTEED SHRIMP



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Great recipe that I picked up. Great as a main dish or even a side. Easy to make!

Provided by DeniseF

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ lime, juiced, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in hot oil until onion is soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir shrimp into onion mixture; saute until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Add cilantro and lime juice; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 345.6 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 38.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 402.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SPICY SHRIMP WITH LIME AND CILANTRO



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This recipe comes from Jenny Rosenstrach, whose blog dedicated to family dinners, Dinner: A Love Story, became a book. Make a triple or quadruple batch, so you'll have some at the ready next time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (or 1 teaspoon paprika)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Chopped cilantro (optional), for serving
Lime wedges (optional), for serving
Toasted whole-wheat naan (optional), for serving
Plain yogurt (optional), for serving

Steps:

  • Combine salt, paprika, cumin, curry powder, cayenne, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over shrimp and toss to combine.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve shrimp with cilantro, lime wedges, naan, and yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

PANCETTA-WRAPPED SHRIMP WITH HONEY-LIME GLAZE



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Requested every year by my family during the holidays are these shrimp appetizers. We're all familiar with bacon-wrapped shrimp bites, but our version uses pancetta and a honey-lime cilantro glaze. -Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 thin slices pancetta
18 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon hot water
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.Cut each slice of pancetta into three strips. Wrap one strip around each shrimp; secure with a toothpick. Place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, whisk honey, lime juice and water until blended; reserve 2 tablespoons for brushing cooked shrimp., Brush half the remaining honey mixture over shrimp. Bake 5 minutes. Turn shrimp; brush with remaining half of the honey mixture. Bake 4-6 minutes longer or until pancetta is crisp and shrimp turns pink., Remove from oven; brush with reserved 2 tablespoons honey mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.

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LIME-GLAZED SHRIMP



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A zesty, spicy lime glaze helps these broiled shrimp skewers shine.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup honey
Zest and juice from 1 lime
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
24 peeled, deveined large shrimp

Steps:

  • Soak 8 wooden skewers in water at least 30 minutes. Heat broiler. In a small saucepan, combine honey, lime zest and juice, oil, garlic, red-pepper flakes, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, 7 minutes. Skewer shrimp. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush with glaze. Broil 3 minutes, flip, brush with glaze, and cook until shrimp are opaque and glaze is beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes more.

PAN-SEARED SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE-LIME GLAZE



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Make and share this Pan-Seared Shrimp With Chipotle-Lime Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile in adobo
2 teaspoons adobo sauce
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 1/2 lbs extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Whisk the lime juice, cilantro, chipotle chile, adobo sauce, and brown sugar together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels; season with ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and sugar.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until smoking.
  • Add half the shrimp to pan in a single layer; cook until spotty brown and just pink around the edges, about 1 minute.
  • Off heat, use tongs to quickly flip over each shrimp and let stand until all but very center is opaque, about 30 seconds.
  • Transfer shrimp to plate and cover with foil.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and return to high heat until just smoking; sear remaining shrimp.
  • After second batch has stood off heat, return first batch to skillet and toss to combine.
  • Add glaze, cover, and let stand to warm through glaze, about 1 minute.
  • Toss shrimp again to coat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.1, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 258.4, Sodium 253.8, Carbohydrate 6.8, Sugar 4.7, Protein 34.6

LIME-CILANTRO-GLAZED SHRIMP



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Make and share this Lime-Cilantro-Glazed Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kona1000

Categories     Caribbean

Time 29m

Yield 4 skewers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups fresh limes
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 cups sugar
1 cup packed cilantro, leaves- plus extra as a garnish
salt
fresh ground pepper
16 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 inches wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the lime juice, vinegar, and sugar in a medium saucepan (not aluminum or cast-iron) and bring it to a boil. Boil until reduced to one cup. Let cool slightly, transfer to a blender, add cilantro, and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. ( The Glaze can be made a few days in advance, covered, and kept in the refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.).
  • 2. Heat the grill to high. Set aside a few teaspoons of the glaze to use after cooking.
  • 3. Spear one shrimp onto each skewer, pushing the skewer through booth ends of the shrimp to help it lie flat on the grill. Brush the shrimp with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Grill the shrimp, brushing often with the glaze, until pink, opaque, and just cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side. Remove the shrimp to a platter and brush with the reserved glaze. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.3, Sodium 7.6, Carbohydrate 100.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 99.8, Protein 0.1

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp that are deveined and peeled.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the shrimp in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Be sure to cook the shrimp until they are opaque and cooked through, but not overcooked.
  • The lime-cilantro glaze can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Serve the shrimp with rice, vegetables, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Lime-Cilantro Glazed Shrimp is a delicious and easy way to prepare shrimp. The zesty lime-cilantro glaze adds a bright and flavorful kick to the shrimp, and the shrimp can be cooked on the grill or in a skillet. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and it's also great for entertaining guests. So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy shrimp recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.

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