Refreshing Chilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp
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Chilled cilantro lime shrimp combines the flavors of succulent chilled shrimp with fresh lime juice, garlic, olive oil and cilantro. It’s a delicious medley of flavors that capture the essence of summer any time of the year.
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This recipe is one of our favorite summer cold dinners or a tasty appetizer during the holidays. Whenever you serve it, it will be a hit as each bite offers a balance of textures and flavors.
Why you will love it
- It’s a refreshing, healthy salad perfect for hot summer days.
- Cilantro lime shrimp salad is versatile; customize the salad to your taste. See the recipe variations below
- Easy! You will only need a few ingredients to make this recipe.
Here is what you will need
This is a brief summary of the ingredients needed to make this recipe and a convenient shopping list from my Instacart affiliate link. For a printable recipe card with exact measurements and detailed instructions, scroll down to the recipe card section.
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Ingredients
- Shrimp
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Garlic
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- Fresh Packed Cilantro or Parsley
How to make chilled cilantro lime shrimp salad
Prepare the ingredients: Peel and clean the shrimp. Squeeze the lemon and lime juice, chop the garlic and cilantro.
STEP 1: Fill a medium-sized saucepan with water until it’s one-quarter full. Cover the pan and heat it over medium-high heat until the water boils. Then, add the raw shrimp to the pan, cover it again, and turn off the heat. Let the shrimp cook in the hot water for 10-15 minutes.
STEP 2: Whisk together the chopped garlic, lemon juice, lime juice and olive oil in a small bowl.
STEP 3: After thoroughly cooking the shrimp, drain and rinse it with cold water.
STEP 4: Place the cooled shrimp in a big bowl. Add the dressing and chopped cilantro and mix it all together.
How to store leftovers
Leftover cilantro lime shrimp salad can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days.
How to make cilantro lime shrimp ahead of time
This is an easy recipe to make ahead of time. Simply prepare the recipe in the recipe card. Store it in the refrigerator for up to a day. Toss it with greens just before serving.
Recipe variations
Grilled -Instead of steaming the shrimp, marinate them in lime juice, olive oil, and cilantro garlic then grill the shrimp until they are cooked through. Toss them in the dressing and salad greens.
Citrus – Use all lemon juice and chopped parsley or a combination of chopped parsley and cilantro with lemon juice.
Spicy – chop a jalapeno pepper, chili powder or add red pepper flakes to the dressing.
Serving suggestions
Serve this tender shrimp as salad with a side of pasta salad or potato salad. These tasty shrimp also make a great addition to a charcuterie board or your favorite salad recipes.
Tips
- Be sure to use the freshest ingredients such as fresh shrimp instead of frozen.
- Let the flavors meld: allow for the shrimp to sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving it.
- Taste and adjust the dressing to achieve the right balance of flavors. The lime juice should be bright while the cilantro and garlic should not overpower the salad.
Since this salad is made with fresh ingredients, I highly recommend using fresh cilantro. Dried cilantro will not have the same fresh flavor.
Place the cilantro on a cutting board and pinch the stems together; use a sharp knife to chop the stems off. Then fold the bunch in half and use a rocking motion with the knife to chop the cilantro.
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Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Equipment
- large mixing bowl to mix the shrimp salad
- Small mixing bowl or jar to mix the dressing
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp cleaned and deveined
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice about 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 to 4 cloves of crushed garlic to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh packed cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and clean the shrimp. Squeeze the lemon and lime juice, chop the garlic and cilantro.
- Fill a medium sized saucepan with water until it's one quarter full. Cover the pan and heat it over medium-high heat until the water boils. Add the shrimp to the pan, cover it again and turn off the heat. Let the shrimp cook in the hot water for 10 to 15 minutes.
- While the shrimp is cooking, whisk together the chopped garlic, lemon juice, lime juice and olive oil in a small bowl.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, drain and rinse them with cold water and pat dry.
- Place the cooked shrimp into a mixing bowl and pour the dressing and cilantro over the top and mix everything together. Serve over a bed of greens or as is at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
Nutrition
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Was looking for a quick shrimp recipe with lime and cilantro. I usually marinate and grill but I loved the simplicity of this and the fact that it was served cold. Great flavor combination. Thank you
Thank you Jennifer, I’m glad you liked it!