Easy Chili Lime Seasoning and Sauce
Half seasonings, half sauce, this recipe gets a TON of flavor from simple, fresh ingredients.
Lime juice – Fresh squeezed is a must to get the best lime flavor for the shrimp.Olive oil – Balances out the lime and helps coat the shrimp.Cilantro – Fresh chopped cilantro and lime just go together perfectly.Garlic – Freshly chopped or minced, this shrimp has bold garlic flavor in every bite.Seasonings – Chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, red chili flakes, salt and pepper combine to perfectly coat and season each shrimp.
PRO TIP: Check out our post 10 Easy DIY Spice Blends for more on making homemade spice blends.
It’s also a lime shrimp marinade
If you want even more flavor, you can use the sauce in this recipe as a marinade. It’s not required at all, but if you let the shrimp sit in the sauce for a while it will soak up the flavor. Just follow the instructions to make the sauce and coat the shrimp. Then, simply cover the shrimp and place it in the fridge to marinate for 20 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
Why I Love Pan Seared Shrimp
The best part about making shrimp – it cooks really fast. Just a couple of minutes on each side in the skillet until the shrimp turns pink and you’re good to go! Pan frying shrimp in a skillet on the stove is the quickest and easiest way to make this recipe. However, they could also be grilled on the BBQ or tossed on a sheet pan to cook (6-8 minutes at 400° Fahrenheit).
How to serve your chili lime shrimp
There are plenty of options for this recipe, here are some easy ideas:
Served over greens for a healthy shrimp saladDump the shrimp over some cauliflower rice or white riceTacos, tacos, tacos 🙂With some zucchini noodles or gluten free pasta
Some Other Shrimp Dinner Ideas
Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Spaghetti Squash AlfredoSheet Pan Shrimp FajitasEasy Blackened Shrimp RecipeSeafood Stir FryCreamy Garlic Shrimp
Your Turn to try This Easy Keto Shrimp Recipe
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