Mediterranean🐟 Seafood

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Name: Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 small heads garlic; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 1 lime; 1 tbsp dry white wine; 3 to 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp harissa; 1½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; ~½ tsp kosher salt; ~¼ tsp black pepper

⏱ 20 min

A Mediterranean-inspired shrimp dish bursting with fresh cilantro, bright lime juice, and roasted garlic combined with North African harissa for a vibrant sauce. The shrimp are quickly grilled and then tossed in the cilantro-lime sauce while still warm to absorb maximum flavor.

High-proteinLow-cal

Adapted from a video by The Mediterranean Dish

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Recipe | Easy Shrimp Recipe (Ready in 20 Minutes)

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Ingredients

garlic1 small heads
fresh cilantro leaves, chopped1 cup
limejuiced1
dry white wineoptional, or substitute with more lime juice1 tbsp
extra virgin olive oilplus more for coating the shrimp3 to 4 tbsp
harissaor your favorite chili paste2 tbsp
large shrimp, peeled and deveined1½ lb
kosher salt

Steps

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1
Roast a whole head of garlic for about 10 to 15 minutes until the sharp edge mellows and it becomes sweet and mild.
2
Chop fresh cilantro, keeping some tender stems for extra flavor, and measure about 1 cup into a bowl.
3
Juice the lime and add the fresh juice to the bowl.
4
Add about 1 tablespoon of dry white wine (or skip it and add extra lime juice if you prefer).
5
Stir in 2 tablespoons of harissa paste (start with 1 tablespoon if unsure about spice tolerance).
6
Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to ensure you have enough sauce to coat all the shrimp.
7
Squeeze the roasted garlic from its cloves, roughly chop it, and add to the sauce.
8
Mix all the sauce ingredients together well and set aside.
9
Heat a griddle or grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface to prevent sticking.
10
Toss the shrimp with a small amount of olive oil and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
11
Place the shrimp on the hot griddle and cook until they turn opaque pink on both sides, flipping as needed—watch carefully as they cook very quickly.
12
As soon as the shrimp are pink and firm, immediately remove from heat and transfer to the cilantro-lime sauce while still warm.
13
Gently toss the shrimp to coat evenly with the sauce.
14
Serve as an appetizer with crusty bread or pita wedges, or toss with pasta, grains, or rice to use all the delicious cilantro-lime sauce.

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Ingredients

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