Easy Healthy Cilantro Lime Shrimp
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Easy Cilantro Lime Shrimp makes a great healthy appetizer or meal. It’s quick and easy to make and delicious to eat! It brings summer home any time of year
Shrimp is one of those ingredients that we, in the midwest, have to buy frozen. That being said, “fresh frozen” can be enjoyed all year round. Even though it makes me want to sit out on my patio and enjoy it in a ceviche, I’d be as frozen as the shrimp right now if I did at certain times of the year. This Easy Cilantro Lime Shrimp can be made all year round and brings summer to my house any time of year.
We love shrimp. It is healthy and I can serve it in so many different ethnic dishes because it picks up flavor profiles very quickly. If I marinate it, I generally limit the marinating time to 15 to 30 minutes. Longer, and I believe you lose that actual flavor of the shrimp. Most of the time I will do a quick spice rub with a little oil, which is what I did in this recipe.
Another great thing about shrimp is that it cooks so quickly. We grill it or skewer it with veggies but my favorite way to cook it is to bake it. The texture isn’t rubbery and never dry. Best of all in 10 minutes, they’re ready to eat.
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Easy Healthy Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp cleaned and deveined
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ground
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper ground
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F° and place a cooling rack on a baking sheet. Spray the rack with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium-sized bowl, drizzle raw shrimp with olive oil until they are lightly coated. Add cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Mix until coated.
- Lay shrimp on the prepared rack. Bake undisturbed for 8 to 10 minutes. Don't overcook.
- Allow shrimp to cool slightly. Place on a serving tray or bowl. Coat with lime juice and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
I serve these shrimp cold. They don’t need a sauce or dip but you can use a cocktail sauce if desired.
Here are a couple other easy dishes that can be served in a snap!
Scallops with Pineapple Salsa and Plum Wasabi Drizzle
Easy Crab and Havarti Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
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Post updated with minor recipe changes and new photos 9/25/17.
Oh my husband will love these! It’s easy and quick!
So many delicious flavors in one dish! I just LOVE cilantro and lime, so I can’t wait to try this one.
Thank you Nora! It’s a great way to have a little bit of summer during the winter months. Thank you for stopping by!
Hey Julie! Popped over to your blog after seeing your comment! This cilantro lime shrimp looks divine!! Want to eat that for lunch! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Thank you so much for visiting! I just love shrimp. It is so versatile.
Oh woow! This would be soo delicious. The flavors would be amazing.
Thank you Sadia!
I will have to try this. Shrimp is a favorite of mine.
I’m going to give the baking a try. I love shrimp and I love your presentation.
What a vibrant plate of food – lovely!
I don’t think I’ve ever baked shrimp – maybe Shrimp Scampi? But this sounds so simple and delicious! Thanks!
It is so easy and comes out perfectly every time! Thanks for visiting!
I love shrimp too, obviously from all of the recipes I have posted, including Ina’s roasted shrimp a couple of times. It’s a great way to cook it and add your own seasonings like you have. I agree with Linda – cumin is a favorite and adds such great flavor 🙂
Looks so delicious and cumin is my favorite spice, Julie 🙂
Mine too!
Such great flavors in this dish. I just might mix margarita and enjoy this dish all while pretending I am in Mexico!
Jamie, that is a MARVELOUS idea! Thank you for visiting!
Looks wonderful! I love baking shrimp, it’s my favorite method.
Thanks Sarah!
Flavorful, simplistic and nice bold flavors of lime and cumin. I don’t believe I’ve baked shrimp before, I’ll have to give it a try.
Please do Loretta, I think you will see how perfect and east it cooks shrimp. Enjoy your day!
Those shrimp are beautiful. Love the cilantro lime combo and they look so delicious. I’ve never used that method to cook but next time I make shrimp I will try yours look perfect.
Julie, These look wonderful. Unfortunately both my men folk are allergic to shrimp and I have to get my shrimp-fix when we go out to dinner. I might try your flavorings with cubed chicken breast the same size as shrimp.
Thanks Liz! I think these flavors would be delicious with chicken. Maybe a skewer?
Julie,
I love shrimp and love this baking idea. Cannot wait to sit on the patio for these. We have about 3 feet of snow on the patio right now:)
We just got a food of snow last weekend and now it’s coming down again. It just makes appreciate our summer don’t you agree? Give the baking a try. It’s so easy and comes out perfectly every time. Enjoy your day!
Yes I sure will bake them next time. Sounds so perfect and healthy too instead of the frying.
Thanks for the recipe!
That is one easy recipe. I did taste shrimp once. I am going to use your dressing idea.
Thanks Sonal!
Yummy! I love shrimp, so I should definitely give the one a try.
I’m with you! Yummy and a quick meal. What’s not to love right?
Yes, to more cumin…I love it! Fabulous looking dish, Julie. 🙂 Dinner on the table in 20 minutes, with something as tasty as these shrimp is most welcomed…delicious!
Thank you Nancy! This is definitely my kind of meal. It’s great with anything as a side.
Julie love this, cilantro and lime are my faves!!! 🙂
Right Amy? It’s like a little bit of summer anytime I make it. 🙂