Best 8 Lemon Cilantro Shrimp For Two Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds in a culinary journey with our Lemon Cilantro Shrimp for Two, a tantalizing dish that bursts with vibrant flavors and tantalizing aromas. This delectable seafood sensation combines the zesty tang of lemon, the refreshing vibrancy of cilantro, and the succulent sweetness of succulent shrimp, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This article offers not just one, but two enticing variations of this dish, allowing you to explore different dimensions of taste. Dive into the classic Lemon Cilantro Shrimp recipe, where succulent shrimp are bathed in a luscious sauce made from lemon juice, garlic, butter, and a hint of chili flakes, resulting in a delightful balance of tangy and savory notes. Or, embark on a culinary adventure with the Spicy Lemon Cilantro Shrimp, where a fiery kick of cayenne pepper elevates the dish to new levels of flavor intensity. Both variations are quick and easy to prepare, promising a delightful culinary experience that is perfect for a romantic dinner, a cozy night in, or even as an impressive appetizer.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON CILANTRO SHRIMP FOR TWO RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by á-10360

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup onions, chopped
1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir 2 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Stir in shrimp; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add next 5 ingredients; cook 2 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Drizzle with lemon juice.

CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP



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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

2 pounds jumbo or extra jumbo shrimp (16-21 ct) (peeled with tails left on and deveined)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, (divided)
2 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tsp EACH chili powder, ground cumin, onion powder
1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, ground coriander, salt, pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped ((measure before chopping))
3-4 tablespoons lime juice

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 Butter Shrimp with Cilantro and Lime image

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

1 pound extra large shrimp, peeled with tails left on and deveined
1 lime plus a few extra wedges for serving
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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

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

EASY LEMON-CILANTRO SHRIMP FOR TWO



Easy Lemon-Cilantro Shrimp for Two image

Cook up some intimacy tonight with our Easy Lemon-Cilantro Shrimp for Two. This tasty Easy Lemon-Cilantro Shrimp for Two recipe is seasoned to perfection.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 Tbsp. KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 lb. uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp
1/4 tsp. garam masala
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat 1 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir 2 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in shrimp; cook 2 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Add dry seasonings and remaining dressing; cook and stir 2 min. or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from heat.
  • Drizzle with lemon juice; sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Sodium 1190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

LEMON CILANTRO SHRIMP/CHICKEN



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Taken from Nita Mahta's Party Cooking. If you don't like shrimp, just replace it with 1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces.

Provided by Sam 3

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb cleaned shrimp
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup lettuce, shredded (optional)
2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
6 tablespoons stir-fry sauce
1 tablespoon soya sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn, crushed
3 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a wok or frying pan.
  • Add garlic and fry until it starts to change color.
  • Add salt, sugar and chili flakes.
  • Add shrimp and lemon juice, stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Add lettuce and cilantro, cook for 1 minute.
  • Add soya sauce and stir fry sauce.
  • Cook until shrimp turn whitish and are no longer pink, about 2 minutes.

GARLIC, CILANTRO, AND LIME SAUTEED SHRIMP



Garlic, Cilantro, and Lime Sauteed Shrimp image

Great recipe that I picked up. Great as a main dish or even a side. Easy to make!

Provided by DeniseF

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ lime, juiced, or more to taste

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 SHRIMP



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Make and share this Cilantro Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 -2 finely chopped jalapeno
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lime juice, to taste
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice or 1 cup broth, made from the shrimp shells
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Stir in flour and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly, to make a golden brown roux.
  • Add onions, celery, jalapeno and garlic.
  • Cook 3 minutes.
  • Gradually stir in clam juice (or shrimp broth).
  • Add cilantro, salt and pepper.
  • Cook 1 more minute.
  • Add shrimp and toss to coat.
  • Cover skillet and cook 3 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and no longer translucent.
  • Remove from heat, add lime juice and season to taste. (Tabasco is our preferred seasoning)
  • Serve immediately with cooked rice or angel hair pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 203.3, Sodium 755.8, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 24.5

CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP



Cilantro Lime Shrimp image

A quick garlicky lime marinade works magic on these juicy shrimp. They come off the grill with huge flavors perfect for your next cookout. -Melissa Rodriguez, Van Nuys, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/3 cup lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
Lime slices

Steps:

  • Mix first 9 ingredients; toss with shrimp. Let stand 15 minutes., Thread shrimp and lime slices onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh shrimp, cilantro, and lemon zest will give your dish the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
  • Use a large skillet: This will allow you to cook the shrimp in a single layer, which will help them cook evenly.
  • Season the shrimp generously: Don't be afraid to use plenty of salt and pepper to season the shrimp. This will help to bring out their flavor.
  • Add the lemon juice and cilantro at the end: This will help to preserve their flavor and prevent them from becoming bitter.

Conclusion:

This lemon cilantro shrimp recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is bursting with flavor. The shrimp is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, and olive oil. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and can be served with rice, pasta, or vegetables.

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