Cilantro Garlic Lime Sauteed Shrimp

Sauteed shrimp flavored with cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salsa is a delicious way to enjoy shrimp. Serve with tortillas or rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 350 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups salsa
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon lime juice, or to taste
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste, divided
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
• 1 small red chile pepper, pureed
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.75 cup white wine
• 0.5 yellow onion, chopped
• 1.5 pounds shrimp, tails removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toss shrimp and half the cilantro together in a bowl.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; saute onion until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and saute until browned, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3

Stir salsa, red bell pepper, white wine, red chile pepper puree, lemon juice, and lime juice into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp to salsa mixture; cook and stir until shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining cilantro and add more lemon or lime juice to taste.