Garlic Cilantro Shrimp
Juicy shrimp coated in a bright green sauce made from fried garlic, loads of fresh cilantro, and lime. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect over steamed rice with extra sauce.
Equipment
- 1 | Large skillet |
- 1 | Blender | for the sauce
- 1 | Tongs or spatula |
- 1 | Serving plates |
Ingredients
- 1.5 | lbs | large shrimp | peeled and deveined
- 12 | | garlic cloves | peeled
- 1 | large bunch | fresh cilantro |
- 2 | | limes | juiced
- 1/4 | cup | olive oil |
- 1/2 | tsp | salt |
- 1/4 | tsp | black pepper |
- 2 | cups | cooked white rice |
- 1 | tbsp | water | if needed for sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry peeled garlic cloves until golden and fragrant.
- Transfer garlic and oil to a blender with cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.
- Adjust sauce consistency with a splash of water if needed and taste for seasoning.
- Cook shrimp in the same skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Pour most of the green sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
- Simmer together for one minute so flavors meld.
Notes
Best served immediately for brightest color and flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days.
Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
Pat shrimp dry before cooking for better searing.
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days.
Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
Pat shrimp dry before cooking for better searing.