Garlic Lime Shrimp

Name: Garlic Lime Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup butter; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; Hot cooked pasta

Our son, a restaurant owner, showed me how to make this quick shrimp and noodle dish zipped up with garlic and cayenne. I take advantage of this area's ample shrimp supply and make this special entree often. It's also tasty served over rice.

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked pasta

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the shrimp, garlic, salt and cayenne in butter until the shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and parsley. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 295 calories, 24g fat (14g saturated fat), 229mg cholesterol, 721mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein.

Originally published as Garlic Lime Shrimp in Country Woman May/June 2004

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SarahRomanski

Mar 1, 2018

Love love love this recipe. Easy to put together and the whole family loves it. Nothing left over.
mkokguy

Aug 8, 2017

Delicious! Very easy to make. I only added a little more cayenne buecause we like spicy. otherwise, I didn't change a thing.
SusieQ6969

Jul 16, 2016

This is a great dish! I added more cayenne and fresh italian parsley from my garden and yummy, yummy, yummy! Fabulous!!!!
PrplMonky5

Jul 5, 2016

WOW!!! This was such a great, simple, easy recipe! I cut this in half for just my husband and I and it wasn't a problem. I used spaghetti as the pasta. I think next time I'll try thin spaghetti. I only used a pinch of cayenne because I didn't want it to be spicy. I also used dry parsley instead of fresh, making sure to do the proper conversion. The lime juice was NOT overpowering whatsoever, it was the perfect amount. My husband and I devoured this. I will DEFINITELY make this again!
ahmom

Sep 22, 2015

Very good!
shecooksalot

Jul 2, 2013

This is a great simple dinner to make and tastes delicious. I will probably cut down on the butter a bit next time, but very yummy!
meliss.beyer

Jun 28, 2013

I have made this multiple times. My boyfriend loves it! I usually cut back a little on the butter and substitute olive oil. It has a good spice without being overbearing.
ValerieMS

Feb 3, 2012

My husband & I thought this is a great recipe. He completely forgot it was actually Diabetic Friendly.
galinthewoods

Oct 17, 2011

We served it alongside asparagus and the two were very complimentary. My husband and nine-year-old loved it.
Hannah0418

Aug 21, 2011

very good! a simple and quick meal. would probably only use 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper next time i make it - 1/2 tsp was a bit too much for my preference.