# cilanto lime shrimp

### credit source : https://juliasalbum.com/cilantro-lime-shrimp/

**why we’re making this**  
fulfills that went to a restaurant type feel while giving all the credit to yourself.

**ingredients**  
**shrimp**  
- 1.5 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined (large - about 15-20 count per pound)  
- 2 tbsp olive oil  
- 3 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed + extra  
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped + extra to garnish

**seasoning**  
- ½ tsp smoked paprika  
- ½ tsp chili powder  
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning  
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes  
- ¼ tsp salt to taste

**recipe**  
- in a large bowl, combine shrimp together with seasonings: smoked paprika, chili powder, italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt. toss to coat.  
- heat a large, high-sided skillet until hot on medium heat. add olive oil - it should run easily but not sizzle or burn. add shrimp without overcrowding (you might have to cook in 2 batches).  
- cook shrimp, flipping it once or twice, on medium heat, about 3-4 minutes total, until pink in color.  
- add freshly squeezed lime juice and ⅔ of chopped fresh cilantro on low heat. mix to combine. adjust seasoning if needed: add more salt, red pepper flakes, lime juice, etc. add 1 more tablespoon of olive oil, if needed.  
- when serving, top with the remaining ⅓ of chopped fresh cilantro.

**ingredient + recipe benefits**  
shrimp boosts the immune system with vitamins and minerals like b12 + selenium. cilantro provides many benefits including heart health, aiding in digestion, and has antimicrobial properties that help fight infection.