**Savor the tantalizing flavors of cilantro-marinated shrimp, a delightful dish that combines the zesty freshness of cilantro with the succulent taste of shrimp. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore various recipes that showcase this vibrant combination. From the classic grilled shrimp skewers to the refreshing shrimp salad and the tangy shrimp tacos, each recipe offers a unique twist on this beloved seafood delicacy. Whether you prefer a quick and easy appetizer or a flavorful main course, these recipes will satisfy your cravings and leave you craving for more.**
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CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP
Cilantro Lime Shrimp is one of the easiest and quickest ways to prepare shrimp and also one of the most divine! The shrimp is tossed with fiesta seasonings before cooking and garlic cilantro lime butter after cooking so the juicy shrimp is exploding with flavor. This easy shrimp recipe can be cooked on the stove, in the oven or grilled (all instructions included) and it can be served with anything! Cilantro lime shrimp is a meal in itself with a side of veggies and rice/quinoa or instantly transforms tacos, salads, burritos, wraps, etc. (tons of ideas included) into the most epic meal ever!
Provided by Jen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Add marinade ingredients to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add shrimp and marinate at room temperature for 15-30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 60 minutes (no more!). Note, this is a wet rub marinade and will be thick without extra liquid.
- Melt one tablespoon butter in one tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Increase heat to medium-high. Once very hot and sizzling, add half the shrimp in a single layer and cook approximately 2-3 minutes per side, or just until opaque and cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a plate and repeat with remaining shrimp.
- To the now empty skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add the cilantro and lime juice and stir to combine. Add shrimp back to the skillet and stir to evenly coat. Taste and season with salt, pepper, cayenne and/or lime juice to taste.
GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO AND LIME
Garlic shrimp cooked in a creamy cilantro lime butter sauce. Serve this as an appetizer, with pasta, over rice or in tortillas for tacos. The recipe is easy to adapt. Swap lime for lemon and try other tender herbs like parsley, dill, basil or tarragon in place of cilantro.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories appetizer, main meal
Time 20m
Yield Makes 1 pound shrimp (16 to 20 shrimp, depending on size)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pat the shrimp dry then season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and fresh ground black pepper.
- Use a microplane to zest the lime and set aside. Cut the zested lime in half ready for the sauce later in the recipe.
- Add one tablespoon of the butter to a wide skillet. Save the remaining two tablespoons for later.
- Place the skillet with butter over medium heat then add the garlic and coriander. Stir the garlic around the pan until the butter melts and is bubbling; about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp, nestling them into the pan so that they are in one layer. A few shrimp stacked on top of each other is okay. Cook until the shrimp start to turn pink, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the scallions and lime zest. Continue to cook, stirring, until the shrimp are firm and opaque throughout; another 1 to 2 minutes. Slide the skillet off of the heat.
- With the skillet off of the heat, add the cilantro, juice from the lime and the remaining two tablespoons of butter. Stir the butter around the pan so that it melts into the lime juice making the creamy butter sauce.
- Taste then season as needed with salt and pepper. Serve with extra lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 pound, Calories 193, Protein 23.6 g, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Sugar 1.4 g, Fat 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Cholesterol 205.4mg, Sodium 284.9 mg
SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH LIME-CILANTRO SAUCE
I love shrimp and veggies marinated in citrus juice, also known as ceviche. This recipe starts with cooked shrimp and those same fresh ceviche flavors. Enjoy these tostadas as a make-ahead appetizer or dinner entree. - Leslie Kelley, Dorris, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Place first 11 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Gently stir in avocado; let stand 15 minutes., In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. To serve, spread tostada shells with sauce. Top with shrimp mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
GARLIC, CILANTRO, AND LIME SAUTEED SHRIMP
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
CILANTRO MARINATED SHRIMP
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 70 - 75 shrimp
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat broiler. If using an electric oven, place rack on top level and heat to broil/high.
- Puree lime juice, oil, cilantro and peppers in a blender until smooth. Toss shrimp in this mixture and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Place shrimp in single layer in 12 1/2-by-14 1/2-by-2-inch roasting pan.
- Broil 1 1/2 minutes. Turn each shrimp and broil another 1 1/2 minutes. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Sprinkle with salt. Using a toothpick, stick a cilantro leaf on top of each shrimp. Serve on a platter with wedges of lime. Serve hot, chilled or at room temperature.
SUGARCANE-SKEWERED SHRIMP WITH CHILE-CILANTRO RUB
Steps:
- Puree all marinade ingredients in a blender. Reserve 2 tablespoons of marinade.
- Skewer two shrimp per sugarcane and place in marinade and refrigerate. After shrimp has marinated 2 to 3 hours, grill for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, making sure they are fully cooked.
- Serve with a drizzle of the reserved marinade and cilantro, as garnish.
GRILLED SHRIMP WITH FETA, CILANTRO AND LIME
Categories Cheese Citrus Herb Shellfish Broil Low Carb Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Feta Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix first 3 ingredients and 1 tablespoon cilantro in large bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Remove shrimp from marinade. Skewer 6 shrimp on each of 2 skewers. Skewer onions on remaining skewer. Season shrimp and onions with some of marinade. Grill onions until tender and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Add shrimp to grill; cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Coarsely chop onions. Remove shrimp from skewers; divide between plates. Bring marinade to boil. Mix in onions, cheese and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro. Spoon onion mixture over shrimp.
GRILLED SHRIMP WITH LIME-CILANTRO MARINADE
Shrimp are magnificent with the lime-and-cilantro flavors of Mexican food...a cold margarita will only reinforce that bond. Enjoy these at your next bar-b-q and you will be a hit! Dean and Deluca.
Provided by JoJoStar
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 8h8m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor place the cilantro leaves and stems, scallions, chilies, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and turmeric.
- Puree, adding a little water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
- Peel the shrimp, leaving the tail intact.
- Devein them, place them in a bowl, and toss with the cilantro puree.
- Marinate for 8-12 hours.
- Prepare a moderately hot charcoal fire.
- When ready to cook, scoop up the shrimp so that more of the marinade remains on one side of each one.
- Place the shrimp marinade-side up pon the grill.
- Cook until almost done, about 2 minutes.
- Turn shrimp over and cook quickly on marinade side, about 1 minute.
- Remove shrimp from grill.
- Divide shrimp among serving plates.
- Pass garnishes at table.
- Each guest should sprinkle the shrimp with coarse salt, pepper, chili powder, a squeeze of lime juice, and a few cilantro leaves.
CRISPY CILANTRO-CHILE SHRIMP
These zesty, pan-fried shrimp are inspired by the cuisine of Maharashtra, the state on the west coast of India that includes Mumbai. Maharashtrian cooking often features lots of seafood and bright, fresh flavors, like the wallop of cilantro that flavors this dish. (Puréeing cilantro, as in this recipe, changes the enzyme that makes it taste soapy to some people, and reveals a deeply savory, almost mellow side to the herb.) A coating of farina, of which Cream of Wheat cereal is made, gives a dramatically craggy, crunchy texture; rava or semolina flour also work well. Be sure to pat the farina onto the shrimp before frying to help the coating adhere. Serve the shrimp with flatbreads, like chapatis.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, weeknight, seafood, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the cilantro, garlic, chile, 2 tablespoons oil, ginger, lime juice, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, coriander, cayenne and 2 teaspoons salt in a blender. Purée, using a wooden spoon or the blender wand to help combine ingredients if necessary. Scrape the puréed mixture into a bowl. Add the shrimp and use your hands or a spatula to evenly combine. Marinate for up to 1 hour in the refrigerator, if possible, or proceed immediately to Step 2.
- Dredge the shrimp: Pour the farina onto a lipped plate or into a large shallow bowl and season with two generous pinches of salt; toss to combine. Let the marinade cling to the shrimp, then dredge the shrimp in the farina, patting the farina onto each shrimp to adhere, and carefully shaking off any excess crumbs. Place the dredged shrimp on a parchment- or foil-lined sheet pan.
- Heat ¼ cup of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Working in 2 or 3 batches, depending on the size of your pan and the size of your shrimp, lay the shrimp in the pan in one layer and fry without disturbing until the shrimp are deeply golden brown on one side, about 3 to 4 minutes. Gently flip with tongs or a spatula and fry until golden brown on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt. (If any large shards of coating come off the shrimp, remove them from the oil, and serve with the shrimp.) Wipe the skillet clean of crumbs with a paper towel and add more oil to the pan as necessary to maintain the amount, and repeat the pan-frying process with the remaining shrimp. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Tips:
- Choose the Freshest Ingredients: This recipe relies on the quality of the ingredients, so make sure to select the freshest cilantro, shrimp, and fruits.
- Prep Your Ingredients: To save time, prep all your ingredients before starting to cook. Devein and peel the shrimp, wash and chop the cilantro and fruits, and prepare any additional ingredients needed.
- Don't Overcook the Shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook them. Overcooked shrimp become tough and rubbery, so cook them just until they turn opaque and pink.
- Use a Variety of Fruits: Feel free to experiment with different types of fruits in this recipe. Some popular options include mango, pineapple, papaya, oranges, and grapefruit.
- Adjust the Spice Level: If you prefer a spicier marinade, add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper. If you want a milder flavor, reduce the amount of jalapeño or omit it altogether.
- Serve Immediately: For the best flavor, serve the cilantro-marinated shrimp with fruit salad immediately after cooking.
Conclusion:
Cilantro-marinated shrimp with fruit salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for summer gatherings. The marinade infuses the shrimp with a delicious blend of cilantro, lime, garlic, and jalapeño, while the fruit salad adds a sweet and tangy contrast. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you serve it as an appetizer, main course, or side dish, this dish is sure to be a hit.
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