Best 3 Spicy Cilantro Garlic Shrimp Recipes

**Spicy Cilantro Garlic Shrimp: A Culinary Delight for Seafood Lovers**

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Spicy Cilantro Garlic Shrimp, a dish that promises an explosion of taste in every bite. Prepared with succulent shrimp, this recipe is a perfect blend of heat, tang, and freshness. The shrimp are marinated in a flavorful mixture of garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of chili pepper, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Accompanied by a zesty cilantro-garlic sauce, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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SPICY SHRIMP TACOS WITH GARLIC CILANTRO LIME SLAW

SPICY SHRIMP TACOS WITH GARLIC CILANTRO LIME SLAW image

Thanks to Lindsay at Pinch of Yum for bringing restaurant style shrimp tacos to our kitchen! We breaded our shrimp but the slaw makes it delicious either way!

Provided by Brigitte S.

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8 Mini Tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup cilantro leaf
2 -3 garlic cloves (less if you're sensitive to garlicky things)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 limes, juice of
1/2 cup sour cream
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
1 teaspoon chili powder, cumin, and southwestern seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
2 -3 cups shredded green cabbage
8 small corn tortillas
1 -2 avocado
1 cup Cotija cheese, and additional cilantro for topping
8 lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

Pulse all the sauce ingredients except the sour cream in a food processor. When mostly smooth, add the sour cream and pulse until combined. Taste and adjust as needed. Set aside.
Heat a drizzle of oil a large skillet over medium high heat. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and sprinkle with the spices. Add the shrimp to the hot pan and saute for 5-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through.
Toss some of the sauce (not all) with the cabbage until it the cabbage is coated to your liking. It should resemble a coleslaw - you want it to be enough sauce so the cabbage is weighed down a little bit. Use leftover sauce on top of the tacos or in other recipes.
To serve tacos, smash a spoonful of avocado on the tortillas, top with a few pieces of shrimp, top with coleslaw, and finish with Cotjia cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.

SPICY SHRIMP TACOS WITH GARLIC CILANTRO LIME SLAW

Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Garlic Cilantro Lime Slaw image

Categories Shellfish

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Oil
2 tablespoons Water
1/2 cup Chopped green onions
1/2 cup Cilantro leaves
3 cloves Garlic
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 Limes - juice
1/2 cup Sour cream
1 pound Shrimp
1 teaspoon Chili powder
1 teaspoon Cumin
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (more or less to taste)
3 cups Green cabbage - shredded
8 Corn tortillas
2 Avocadoes
1 cup Cheese - Mexican three cheese
1 Lime wedges (for serving)
1 teaspoon Southwestern seasoning / rub
1/4 cup Cilantro leaves (for serving)

Steps:

For the garlic cilantro lime sauce: Combine oil, water, green onions, cilantro, garlic, salt, lime juice in a food processor. When mostly smooth, add the sour cream and pulse until combined. Taste and adjust as needed. Set aside.
Heat a drizzle of oil a large skillet over medium high heat. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and sprinkle with the spices (cumin, chili powder, Southwestern rub). Add the shrimp to the hot pan and saute for 5-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through.
Toss some of the sauce (not all) with the cabbage until it the cabbage is coated to your liking. It should resemble a coleslaw - you want it to be enough sauce so the cabbage is weighed down a little bit. Use leftover sauce on top of the tacos or in other recipes.
To serve tacos, smash a spoonful of avocado on the tortillas, top with a few pieces of shrimp, top with coleslaw, and finish with cheese, cilantro, cayenne pepper and lime wedges.
**For the three spices, I used chili powder, cumin, and a store bought southwestern seasoning mix / rub. I would say the chili powder and the cumin are must-haves for the color and flavor, but then just add whatever else you like or have in your spice cabinet from there. If you don't have a seasoning mix that's salted, be sure to add salt and pepper.

SPICY CILANTRO GARLIC SHRIMP

SPICY CILANTRO GARLIC SHRIMP image

Categories Shellfish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
2 T Worcestershire sauce
2 T low sodium soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Serano pepper, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound large shrimp, cleaned, peeled
1 sliced avacado

Steps:

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, minus the shrimp. Stir well to combine, taste for salt. Add in the shrimp and marinate in refrigerator for 45 minutes, no more than 1 hour. Preheat grill to medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, about 400ÂºF. Remove shrimp from refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking. Divide the shrimp, including the marinade into two foil packets, seal shut. Cook on grill with lid closed for 5 to 7 minutes, checking after 5 minutes. Remove from grill and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Top with avacado. Serve with Mx rice, sliced baguette or warm tortillas and salsa.

Tips:

Use fresh, large shrimp. Devein and peel the shrimp before cooking.
Make sure the shrimp is cooked through. Shrimp should be cooked until it is pink and opaque.
Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook the shrimp in batches if necessary.
Use a large skillet. This will help to prevent the shrimp from overcrowding.
Use high heat. This will help to quickly cook the shrimp.
Add the cilantro and garlic at the end of cooking. This will help to preserve their flavor.
Serve the shrimp immediately. Shrimp is best served hot.

Conclusion:

This spicy cilantro garlic shrimp is a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great appetizer for a party. The shrimp is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with cilantro, garlic, chili peppers, and lime juice. The shrimp is served over rice or noodles. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.