October 20, 2022

Ingredients

  • 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, shelled and deveined

  • 2 tablespoons organic olive oil

  • 4 cloves organic garlic, minced

  • 1 pinch organic red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 1/4 cup organic vegetable broth

  • 1 teaspoon organic honey

  • Juice of 1 1/2 organic lime

  • 3 medium organic zucchini, spiralized or cut into noodles

  • Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

  • 1 teaspoon organic lime zest

  • 2 tablespoons organic cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon cilantro, honey, lime juice and lime zest. Add uncooked shrimp and toss to mix well. Marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the drained shrimp, cook for 2 minutes, flip, and add the marinade. Cook for 1 more minute and set the shrimp aside.

  3. In the same skillet add vegetable broth to deglaze and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini noodles and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and adjust seasoning. Toss everything and serve immediately topped with additional cilantro, enjoy!

QUICK TIPS FOR MAKING GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP:

  • You can use shrimp with tails on or off.

  • Buy shrimp (or prawns) already deveined, shelled and cleaned, your meal preparation will be much faster.

HOW LONG DO I COOK CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP IN THE SKILLET?

Cook the shrimp stirring frequently, until the shrimp is nice and pink and opaque. This will usually take 2-4 minutes.
This Cilantro Lime Shrimp cooks FAST, over-cooked shrimp is rubbery, tough and not pleasant to eat at all.