Chipotle Lime Shrimp
Quick-seared shrimp seasoned with a mild chipotle-lime marinade, served with fresh cilantro lime rice and a simple side salad.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 10 min
- Total: 20 min
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $4.66/serving
Dietary
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Soy-Free
- Egg-Free
- Pescatarian
- Low-Sugar
- High-Protein
Tags
- healthy
- quick
- savory
- spicy
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cup water
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 package mixed greens
- 2 tablespoon vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 lime juiced, 1 teaspoon chipotle powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Let marinate for 5 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup white rice and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque.
- Once rice is cooked, fluff with a fork. Stir in the remaining 1/2 lime juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro to make cilantro lime rice.
- Serve the Chipotle Lime Shrimp alongside the cilantro lime rice and a side salad made with mixed greens and vinaigrette dressing.
Notes
You can add diced avocado or a sprinkle of shredded cheese to your burrito bowls for extra richness. Adjust chipotle powder to your preferred spice level.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 395
- Protein: 27.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 47.1 g
- Fat: 9.8 g
- Fiber: 2.1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Sugar: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 178 mg