Description
A culinary masterpiece that marries fresh ingredients with vibrant flavors, featuring succulent shrimp seasoned with garlic, lime, and cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- Warm tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Add the Vegetables: Incorporate diced tomatoes and red onion into the skillet, stirring to combine. Allow everything to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Season and Finish: Stir in the chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat once everything is heated through.
- Prepare for Serving: Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave, keeping them covered to retain heat.
- Serve: Spoon the shrimp mixture onto the warmed tortillas and garnish with additional cilantro.
Notes
For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper. This dish can also be served over rice or beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg