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cilantro lime shrimp with paprika.
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Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Paprika

Tasty combination of flavors for the shrimp.
Course Seafood
Cuisine American
Keyword cilantro lime shrimp, shrimp with lime and cilantro
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 160kcal
Author Joe Boyle

Ingredients

  • 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp , 21 to 25 per pound
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil , divided
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • juice of one large lime
  • paprika to taste

Instructions

  • Dry shrimp with paper towels.
  • Place shrimp in a medium bowl and add salt, pepper and sugar, toss to coat.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in heavy skillet on high, bring to shimmering or lightly smoking.
  • Add 1/2 of the shrimp and sear for 1 minute on one side only.
  • Remove shrimp from the skillet to a plate.
  • Add 1 more tbsp oil to the hot skillet and sear the remaining shrimp for 1 minute on one side.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Turn each shrimp in the pan to the second side, and add the shrimp from the plate, on the second side.
  • Add the juice of 1 lime, sprinkle with paprika and cilantro.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid for two minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal