Cilantro Lime Shrimp
By Suzy Karadsheh
Category
Appetizer & Mezze
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Servings
6
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 Minutes
All-star shrimp recipe, tossed in the best roasted garlic and herb sauce! Makes the perfect shrimp appetizer or with pasta for dinner. The sauce makes all the difference here, and if you don't like cilantro, simply try fresh basil, parsley, or mint.
Ingredients
- 1 small head garlic
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon dry white wine (optional), or substitute with more lime juice
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3 to 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for coating the shrimp
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2 tablespoon harissa (or your favorite chili paste)
- 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp (pre-peeled thawed frozen shrimp work well)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Directions
Get ready. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Roast the garlic. Use a serrated knife to trim the top off the whole head of garlic, exposing the cloves but keeping the bunch intact. Set on a large sheet of foil, drizzle generously with olive oil, and close the foil to wrap. Roast in the heated oven for about 10 minutes or until slightly tender and fragrant, then remove from the oven and let cool briefly.
Process the garlic. Once cool enough to handle, peel and crush or chop the roasted garlic as finely as possible.
Make the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the roasted garlic, cilantro, lime juice, white wine, extra virgin olive oil and harissa. Whisk together and set aside.
Cook the shrimp. Heat a cast iron skillet, grill, or indoor griddle over high heat. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper, drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil and toss. Arrange on the preheated surface and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turns just pink. Even the largest shrimp will be ready within about 5 minutes, so be careful not to overcook it.
Finish and serve. Immediately toss the grilled shrimp in the delicious roasted garlic sauce and serve immediately.
Recipe Note
- To get ahead, roast the garlic ahead of time and keep it in the fridge. You can also use store-bought roasted garlic in this recipe, if you must.
- You can cook the shrimp on a sheet pan if you prefer.Leave the oven at 400°F, toss the shrimp with about 1/4 cup of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast for 6 to 9 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories 170, Fat 7.6 grams, Monounsaturated Fat 5200 milligrams, Sodium 203.7 milligrams, Sugar 0.9 grams, Calcium 80.2 milligrams, Carbs 2.5 grams, Saturated Fat 1.1 grams, Trans Fat 0.01 grams, Potassium 347 milligrams, Vitamin A 5.5 milligrams, Iron 0.8 milligrams, Protein 23.1 grams, Polyunsaturated Fat 900 milligrams, Cholesterol 182.6 milligrams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Vitamin C 4.9 milligrams