Mexican-Style Garlic Shrimp
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time22 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: shrimp
Servings: 10 Servings of 2 Shrimp
Calories: 129kcal
- 1 lb shrimp without shells and cleaned
- 5 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 onion cut into slices
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp parsley chopped
- 2 limes just the juice
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground paprika optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Start by seasoning the de-shelled and cleaned shrimp with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
Add the butter olive oil to a frying pan over medium-low heat until butter begins to melt.
Add the garlic and onion and let saute together for about 5 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook for 5-8 minutes or until they are completely cooked through.
Add the lime juice and parsley.
Enjoy immediately with tortillas, rice or salted crackers.
Serving: 1Serving of 2 Shrimp | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 66mg | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 7.9mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1.2mg