Garlic, Cilantro, and Lime Sauteed Shrimp

A quick and easy way to prepare shrimp, this recipe for garlic, cilantro, and lime shrimp is bursting with flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 228 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.