Spicy Garlic and Lime Shrimp

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4.6 of 5 (202)

Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 167.5

Total Fat: 7.9 g
Cholesterol: 193.1 mg
Sodium: 804.3 mg
Total Carbs: 2.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 21.0 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Spicy Garlic and Lime Shrimp calories by ingredient

Introduction

Addictively delicious and unbelievably easy, this dish is perfect on pasta, in tacos, or simply atop steamed rice and veggies. Addictively delicious and unbelievably easy, this dish is perfect on pasta, in tacos, or simply atop steamed rice and veggies.

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

Lime juice from one fresh lime

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic, pressed

36 peeled shrimp

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

Tips

How spicy do you like it? Add sliced fresh chili peppers to the dish, if desired.

Directions

Mix all dry seasons together in small bowl.
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add oil to the pan.
When oil is heated, stir in garlic.
Immediately add shrimp.
Squeeze entire fresh lime juice into pan over shrimp.
Sprinkle entire seasoning blend over shrimp.
Saute shrimp for 5-8 minutes.
This dish has a kick to it!

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

MSCHMIDTRO

Very Good

28 of 28 people found this review helpful

I like this recipe a lot! Put on top of 2 oz of whole wheat pasta with a side of veggies and you have a great meal. - 3/27/10
ANGELAK74

Incredible!

27 of 28 people found this review helpful

Fantastic! We had this in WW tortillas with mixed greens, diced avocado, and goat cheese crumbles. I used half the amount of salt, half the cayenne (for hubby), and added 1/8 tsp each cumin and chili powder. WIsh I had leftovers! - 1/13/09
MARLA_S

Incredible!

23 of 27 people found this review helpful

I made this with 1lb. mahi mahi instead of shrimp and made it into fish tacos by putting them in flour tortillas and serving them with lettuce, tomato, and lite sour cream. They were so flavorful!! Everyone loved them at my dinner party! Oh, I also replaced cayenne w/ red pepper flakes. YUM!! - 5/2/10
RICKJENN

Incredible!

20 of 20 people found this review helpful

This was completely amazing! Easy and fast. I would make one note that you MUST have all ingredients ready to be put in the pan when you start. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I served it with a side of brown rice and sweet peas. - 4/13/10
COLORADOBRUIN

Incredible!

19 of 20 people found this review helpful

Oh yum! I made this for shrimp tacos (on white corn torts with spinach) and it was fabulous. I made some extra shrimp too just for recipe inclusions - great on salad, mixed with pasta, or in an omelette or scramble. - 5/17/10
COURTNEYSUE03

Incredible!

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

These shrimp were great and soooo easy! :)I had the shrimp on crunchy taco shells with lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and a little bit of 2% shredded cheese with salsa verde on top. On the side I made a mixture of corn, black beans, lime juice, and cilantro.YUM! I will DEFINITELY be making this again!!! - 2/1/10
OLDER03

Incredible!

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Delicious! I minced some onion, added fresh chopped parsley and fresh chopped thyme. Omitted the salt and used a little Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning plus the cayenne in the recipe. I did use Emeril's method of sprinkling the shrimp with dry spices a few minutes before sautéeing - 4/10/08
CALOKIE

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

All I can say is Y U M M Y. This was so easy and delicious. - 2/11/10
LOSING4KEEPS

Incredible!

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

This was SOOO good. I marinated the shrimp in all ingredients except the olive oil for 1 hour. Served on whole wheat tortillas with a homemade salsa. Thumbs up from the entire household. I'm definitely going to make a big batch of the seasoning ahead of time so that I can make this dish regularly. - 8/19/09
CARIOLA

Incredible!

6 of 8 people found this review helpful

Awesome shrimp recipe! But do take the "hot-and-spicy" warnings seriously; this is not one for the kiddies. - 10/17/09
CALADEZI1

Good

5 of 8 people found this review helpful

Good spicy shrimp recipe, but why does the photo show it has scallions, & Chiles when they are not in the recipe? - 3/30/14
IAM_JEN

Incredible!

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

This is excellent with with home made guacamole and baby spinach on a low cal wrap. Yum! - 1/16/10
TRUESOUTHGIRL

Very Good

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Has some great kick to it, I used crushed red pepper flakes because I didn't have cayenne pepper, still awesome! Put it over brown rice - 8/22/09
BESCATS

Very Good

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Great tasting, even my husband liked it, and he doesn't like anything to hot. I did use less salt, and pre-cooked, extra large shrimp, so didn't use 36 of them. A serving is about 7. Will definitely make again. - 1/25/12
LOSETHELUMPS

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

i COOKED THIS TONIGHT FORY MY SEA FOOD LOVING BOYFRIEND. iT WAS aWESOME EVEN FOR ME! I DONT REALY LIKE SHRIMP BUT THE SEASONING AND LIME WAS DELISH! i MAY TRY THE SAME THING ON CHICKEN! I ALWAYS SAY THE HOTTER THE BETTER
- 4/8/10
SPARKLERDEB

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Very good, toned down the ceyenne and it was perfect. Put the shrimp on a salad. - 3/24/10
LOVE_2_RUN

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

These were delicous. Used about 20 large shrimp (1 pound) and served as app. Broiled in oven about 3 min/side. Had a nice kick - 1/8/10
MISTY_RN

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have made this recipe countless times - its one of my favorite recipes now. I agree with others that its pretty spicy - so just be sure to scale back on the cayenne if you don't like it so spicy. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! - 11/27/09
NANASUEH

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Decrease the salt. With those other spices, you don't need it. - 2/23/17
MOMOFCHANCE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is SO good! I cut the cayenne pepper down to 1/8 and it's still spicy but I love it! I also add the seasoning in at the end after the shrimp is cooked, because I pull my toddler's out right before the seasoning, turns out great! Wonderful recipe, we've already made it 3 times!! Thanks! - 4/12/10
LAMBEAULEAP

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was amazingly good! It didn't taste super-spicy at first, but after a second or two, it hit me! This one is definitely a keeper! - 4/8/10
PEGASUS

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was so easy and so good! I loved it and will make it again. - 2/26/10
SCHROEDER26

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

WOW !!!!! Great taste with a big kick.....LOVE IT - 2/1/10
WILLBOK

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

So very easy and good!! I had it over brown rice. I'm going to try it with scallops next time. Thanks!! - 12/29/09
MUSICALSHELLS

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Quick and easy to make - very tasty! - 9/14/09
PLMAZA

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My husband really loved this recipe. I'm not much of a seafood eater at all, especially shrimp, but I liked it and would try it again. - 8/5/09
KLR397

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A friend made this for me last night and it was tasty! thanks. - 7/22/09
LSTARR_03

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was great. My husband loved it! - 7/19/09
SKYFAE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

maranaded shrimp for about an hour then bbq them on bamboo sqewers. FANTASTIC... lots of garlic little bit of a kick. - 5/27/09
MIAMILAW96

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Thoroughly enjoyed it. I will makeit in the future! - 5/27/09
MARIMARIE69

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Okay...admittedly I added WAY TOO MUCH cayenne pepper & these were REALLY spicy...but I still loved them. We had spinach salad on the side, and they topped the salad nicely--which also helped to tame down the spice. I did really enjoy them, but didn't serve them to the kids. Thanks! - 4/14/09
EASAGREDO

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

For how quick and easy this recipe is, it really packs in the flavor!! As someone else mentioned, it's easy to make a bigger batch of the seasoning and save in a cupboard. I ommitted the salt and used chili powder instead of cayenne pepper. Served with asparagus spears and cherry tomatoes.Yummy!!! - 1/3/09
HAPPYSHOES

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I haven't made this yet but it looks good. I am a little confused by the servings - Does this mean a single serving is a 1/2 pound shrimp? Seems like a lot. - 9/4/08
MSSBETTYBOOP6

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I used as a marinade for my shrimp and grilled outside and made into tacos using small corn tortilla and topped with cilantro and onion mixture DELICIOUS my kids loved them and so did the hubby - 8/23/08
SILKEFYNE911

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This recipe is truly A-W-E-S-O-M-E ! So easy I mix the seasonings together and keep in the cupboard for the next batch. - 8/14/08
LILWITCH13

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

OMG! This was so good I told my mom about it and she wants to make it now! - 7/11/08
UCSAE98

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This dish has a great kick to it and is extremely easy/quick to make. - 7/7/08
CD3498777

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

So flavorful and easy to make for one. I upped the cayenne by half because I love when food makes me sweat. I also cut the salt down by half and probably could have left it out. Had the shrimp on top of basmati rice. Wonderful dish! - 6/17/08
GRIZABELLA

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very light and tasty recipe. I did not have parsley and onion powder, but I used a little bit of cumin instead. - 5/25/08
CANADIANBUG

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Yummy and easy - but salty! Will reduce or eliminate salt next time! - 5/7/08
DEJAJO

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I made this for hubby & myself but used the juice of 2 limes as we like alot of lime. We loved it! (both of us on sparkpeople) - 4/16/08
PRNCSS4U

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very Good - 4/14/08
LOSER190

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

FAMILY LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 4/11/08
LORENE1955

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I'm eager to try this - I love surprising my husband occassionally with a fresh shrimp dish (usually scampi) - and now with my program in full swing - I want to make sure that dish is NOT loaded down with butter or oil. - 4/5/08
BROOKELISE

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I would recommend inputting each ingredient separately to get a more accurate calorie count. Also cut the cayenne in half. The mix of the cayenne and garlic made both my boyfriend and I very gassy and bloated. Not a good pre-work out meal. I will try again, but cut down on the cayenne. Very Tasty! - 2/27/08
BLOND1E

yum - 7/15/21
CORVETTECOWBOY

looks good - 6/22/21
BONNIE1552

Yummy. - 6/3/21
CECTARR

Thanks - 3/11/21
REDROBIN47

This looks very good. I saved the recipe to try when I get Shrimp. - 2/23/21
GODDESSREBORN

Incredible!

This is so tasty - 2/23/21
JUSTJ2014

Incredible!

We eat shrimp at least once a week and this was a great way to prepare it. - 2/23/21
JULIJULINN

O.K.

11 ingredients? no thanks. - 2/23/21
CARD512002

may try this - 2/23/21
PORTIA70

Another recipe that I want to try this payday - 1/9/21
KWOOD1955

Great recipe! Easy, tasty, healthy. Have made several times. - 8/21/20
AMENTER

Incredible!

My family loves this! I’ve served it over rice or pasta. Tonight I mixed some of the liquid after cooking with olive oil to use as a dressing over lettuce. We like it hot but I also have used only half the cayenne pepper with good flavor. - 8/7/20
ETHELMERZ

O.K.

Ok, not great. - 8/5/20
AZIL5678

Very Good

I used fresh thyme, and I didn't have enough lime juice so I used some lemon as well. I dialled the cayenne back a bit. Tasty! - 7/25/20
PWILLOW1

Equally good with small pieces of chicken breast. - 7/20/20
MWHIGGINS

Can't wait to try this one! - 7/15/20
DMEYER4

Incredible!

great recipe - 7/15/20
ALEPEQUIJADA

Great! - 7/8/20
TIGERLILLY180

Very Good

I would omit or at least decrease the salt. Really nice spicy kick, great in tortillas! - 5/2/20
EOWYN2424

Incredible!

nyummm! - 4/29/20
MUGABI123

tasty dish....love shrimp! - 4/24/20
HOTPINKCAMARO49

Good! - 4/15/20
SLIVERBULLET

I love shrimp would love to make this sometime - 4/12/20
PREMAM

This was really yummy. And the most important thing here is not how we change/modify the ingredients - just have all of these completely ready by the time you commence cooking.
Prawns cook fast and if you're looking for an ingredient at the time of cooking, those prawns will get over-cooked. - 2/24/20
SHERYE

Great recipe will definitely make this again as it was a big hit with the family - 2/23/20
CD13953191

Incredible!

Loved it. My whole family loved it. - 2/23/20
CATWMNCAT

Very Good

Very good but a little too spicy. Didn't serve over rice/pasta but only used 1/8 tsp cayenne and still had to add butter to my husband's portion. Next time I'll just use a sprinkle or two and serve over rice/pasta - 2/23/20
SPARKPEOPLE1951

Incredible!

Easy to put together. I served over brown rice, with steamed carrots on the side. - 2/23/20
GOFORGIN

Incredible!

yes - 2/23/20
JIACOLO

My husband would like this - 2/23/20
CKEYES1

My problem is I like them breaded - 2/23/20
PIZZA5152

Looks great - 2/23/20
PATRICIAAK

:) - 2/18/20
PICKIE98

Skipped the cayenne, served it next to a wedge and spinach. - 11/15/19
CD1987279

amazing - 11/14/19
SUNSHINE99999

Good and tasty! - 10/8/19
SUNSET09

Incredible!

This a quick and easy meal and when you add your veggies, quite a healthy one at that. I used brown rice I enjoy the kick however you have control of how spicy you prefer your food to be. It looks like it took a lot of time and effort, NOT! Delish - 7/9/19
MARKDORENE

Great - 6/5/19
CHERYLHURT

Excellent - 6/5/19
KITTYHAWK1949

very good flavor - 5/31/19
METAFUKARI

Very Good

so many recipes with cayenne, can't do it! Substituted a garlic seasoning blend I have and the recipe was wonderful~ - 5/30/19
LAURALLANCE

Incredible!

This recipe is so delicious! I tossed the shrimp on top of a huge bowl of leafy spring greens with an additional wedge of lime. - 4/29/19
BOREDA

Good spice mix that I will use again for fish and poultry. Quick, easy and tasty meal served with boiled rice and mange tout peas. - 3/18/19
NASFKAB

Great idea - 2/26/19
TOMATOCAFEGAL

Very Good

YUM. spicy for me, mild for hubby! - 2/24/19
CD3494791

Very Good

Tasty delicious recipe to have around. - 2/23/19
TERMITEMOM

Sounds really good. I will make these next week! - 2/23/19
AIYANASMAMA

Will have to try it out - 2/23/19
FISHGUT3

thanks - 2/23/19
BEINGCAUSE

The calorie count on this recipe is way off as written. Large shrimp are 31-35 shrimp/lb per industry chart. A lb of shrimp = 450 calories. Two servings = 18 shrimp each = 225 cal. Calorie details list 98 cal. The recipe is probably supposed to be 4 servings. - 2/23/19
LIBR@RYL@DY

Incredible!

YUMMY - 1/26/19
ANHELIC

Sounds like a tasty shrimp dish. Thanks for sharing. Will try this over the holidays. - 12/20/18
KOEHNA

Very Good

We loved it just need to cut the cayenne down some lol my tongue was on fire. Plus side I got 2 bottles of water out of the wayðŸ˜‚ - 9/30/18
HEARTS116

Incredible!

Fantastic!! Everyone in my family loved this recipe!! - 9/12/18
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

This was a very tasty dish. Loved the spice in it and will make this more often. - 7/26/18