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Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Veggies
Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Veggies
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Written by AskUs
Updated over 2 years ago

Servings: 6 

Ingredients for shrimp:

  • 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp

  • 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

  • Himalayan Salt and  black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 5 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 medium lime)

  • 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions for shrimp:

  1. Season the shrimp with cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.

  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. Add 1 teaspoon of the oil to the pan, then add half of the shrimp. Cook them undisturbed for about 2 minutes. Turn the shrimp over and cook until opaque throughout, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.

  4. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and the remaining shrimp to the pan and cook, undisturbed, for about 2 minutes. Turn the shrimp over, add the garlic, and cook until the shrimp are opaque for about 1 minute.

  5. Return the first batch of shrimp to the skillet, mix well so that the garlic is evenly incorporated, and remove the pan from the heat.

  6. Squeeze the lime juice over all the shrimp. Add the cilantro, toss well, and serve.

Ingredients for side veggies:

  • 1 cup finely minced onion

  • One 8-ounce package of baby portobello mushrooms, sliced

  • One 16-ounce package of frozen peas

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 2 teaspoons of olive oil

Directions for side veggies:

In a large skillet, add olive oil on medium heat. Add the onions and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Stir in the peas and 1/2 cup water. Cook, stirring frequently, until the peas are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the salt and pepper.

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