Cilantro Lime Butter Shrimp – A Fresh and Flavorful Shrimp Dish

Cilantro Lime Butter Shrimp brings together the perfect blend of creamy butter, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro, making it a refreshing, flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with rice, pasta, or tortillas. The shrimp are cooked in a light butter sauce with a kick of garlic and finished with bright cilantro and lime juice, creating a balance of richness and freshness in each bite. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a tasty appetizer for gatherings. For a lighter version, you can replace the butter with olive oil, and for added heat, incorporate red pepper flakes.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  
  

• 1 lime (zested and juiced)
  
  

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  
  

• 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
  
  

• 2 scallions, chopped
  
  

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, chopped
  
  

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  
  

Directions:

1. Pat the shrimp dry and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper.
   
   

2. Zest the lime using a microplane and set aside. Cut the lime in half for the juice.
   
   

3. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and coriander (if using) and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
   
   

4. Add the shrimp to the skillet in one layer. Cook for 1 minute, then flip the shrimp to cook on the other side until opaque, about 1-2 minutes more.
   
   

5. Stir in the chopped scallions and lime zest. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are fully cooked.
   
   

6. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the remaining butter, lime juice, and fresh cilantro. Stir until the butter melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
   
   

7. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve with extra lime wedges for garnish.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving):

• Calories: 193 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 23.6g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 5.2g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
  
  

• Total Sugars: 1.4g
  
  

• Total Fat: 9.4g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 5.5g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 205.4mg
  
  

• Sodium: 284.9mg