This cilantro lime shrimp with zucchini noodles is simply drool-worthy. Lime and cilantro combo makes for a full-flavored dish that tastes like restaurant quality, while only taking minutes to prepare! A perfect low-carb option when you’re looking for a quick healthy dinner that’s packed with flavor.
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Ingredients list for the Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 2 + 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional for low-carb, keto diet.)
- Juice of 1 1/2 lime
- 3 medium zucchini, spiralized or cut into noodles
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
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Directions
1. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon cilantro, honey, lime juice and lime zest. Add uncooked shrimp and toss to mix well. Marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Drain shrimp from the marinade and add to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes, flip the shrimp, and add the marinade to the skillet. Cook for one more minute and set the shrimp aside.
3. In the same skillet add vegetable broth to deglaze and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini noodles and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and adjust the seasoning. Toss everything and serve immediately topped with additional cilantro. Enjoy! ❤️
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QUICK TIPS FOR MAKING GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP:
- You can use shrimp with tails on or off.
- Buy shrimp (or prawns) already deveined, shelled and cleaned, your meal preparation will be much faster.
- Frozen shrimp is okay for this recipe, but fresh wild-caught shrimp tend to have better flavor. Thaw frozen shrimp overnight in your refrigerator, and discard any excess water. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before cooking.
How long do I cook cilantro Lime shrimp in the skillet?
Cook the shrimp stirring frequently, until the shrimp is nice and pink and opaque. This will usually take2-4 minutes.
This Cilantro Lime Shrimp cooks FAST, over-cooked shrimp is rubbery, tough and not pleasant to eat at all.
How to make Cilantro Lime Shrimp
- Fresh lime — Don’t go for the bottled stuff. use fresh lime juice for the
- Cilantro — substitute with fresh parsley or basil if you don’t like cilantro.
- Garlic — you could use garlic powder instead of garlic minced if you prefer
- Red pepper flakes — you could use chili powder instead of red pepper flakes if you don’t like a bit of heat, leave it out altogether. Or for more heat, add more!
- Honey — I love Honey in this. It balances out the acidity of the lime juice. optional for low-carb, keto diet.
- Lime zest — if you don’t like, leave it out altogether.
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