Healthy Shrimp Recipe
Photo credit: EatingWell.com
I came across this healthy shrimp dinner recipe back in 2009. The first time I made it I fell in love and have been making it ever since! There is something about the combination of citrus and spicy that definitely makes this meal, my jam! And it couldn’t be easier to make; the longest part is waiting out the marinating time. Which in a pinch, you can cut out, but you’ll miss out on getting that full flavor into the shrimp.
Until recently I had no idea why the original recipe was called “Shrimp Paulista” but found out that this dish is a regional favorite in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where the residents call themselves “Paulistas” – fun fact!
I usually serve this healthy shrimp dinner with a side of either steamed broccoli or steamed green beans. I personally prefer the green beans because I think the garlic-lime sauce gives the beans a lovely zesty flavor as it runs all over the plate. My husband, on the other hand, prefers the broccoli. To each his (or her) own!
Looking for other healthy shrimp dinner ideas? Here are six other recipes to try:
Carrot and Squash Noodles with Shrimp and Tomatoes
Garlic Basil Shrimp Zucchini Noodles
Italian Squash & Shrimp Saute
Shrimp Noodle Bowl
Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Juice from 1 large lime
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper, divided
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
for the marinade
Place shrimp in a medium nonreactive bowl and toss with lime juice, 1/4 cup cilantro, half the garlic, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
cooking directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp, marinade and remaining garlic.
Cook until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. red pepper. Toss to combine.
Recipe Notes
21 day fix container equivalents
1 red, 1 tsp
free foods include
Garlic, Cilantro, Lime Juice, Seasonings
Please note, some of the links in this post may be affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you). I only recommend products that I use and have found helpful!
