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    Home » Main Dishes » Chili Lime Shrimp

    Chili Lime Shrimp

    Published: Oct 29, 2020 · Modified: Jul 19, 2023 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    In the mood for some seafood? Me too! Shrimp is one of my favorites: it’s healthy, tasty and so fast and easy to cook!

    I was looking for a little Tex-Mex flavor so decided on chili lime shrimp, and with that I built a delicious protein bowl.

    The seasoning is critical to make the chili-lime flavor, but happily I found an easy solution for that!

    Chili lime shrimp on a plate with salad and rice, drizzled with cilantro lime sauce
    Jump to:
    • Ingredients for chili lime shrimp
    • How to make the chili lime shrimp
    • How to make these shrimp protein bowls
    • 📖 Recipe

    Ingredients for chili lime shrimp

    There are many ways to make chili-lime flavors but I really like the simple approach, so instead of coming up with a combination of chili powder and a bunch of other stuff, I rely on the Trader Joe’s Chili Lime seasoning to do most of the heavy lifting, flavor-wise. The result is a very short ingredient list:

    • Shrimp
    • Chili-Lime seasoning (Trader Joe’s)
    • Lime wedges
    • Cilantro
    chili lime shrimp on a wite plate with a salad, rice and avocado

    How to make the chili lime shrimp

    To start, peel your shrimp. Place in a bowl and add the chili-lime seasoning. Start with about 2 teaspoons and add more if you think it’s needed. I like a full Tablespoon for a pound of shrimp, but if you want less bold/more subtle, stick with 2 teaspoons.

    Squeeze a lime wedge into the bowl and mix together.

    Squeeze a lime wedge into the bowl

    Add the shrimp to a hot skillet and start to cook, stirring occasionally. Squeeze another wedge of lime over the shrimp while cooking.

    Yes, I added lime to the bowl plus there is lime in the seasoning. But I REALLY like the taste of lime, so I do add some more. You can skip this second squeeze if you’re not sure you want that much lime.

    When the shrimp is done, it will be opaque and pink. This should only take about 4-5 minutes. Turn off the heat and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

    Done in minutes!

    How to make these shrimp protein bowls

    The thing about protein bowls is, it’s all up to you! What do you like in your bowl? I like some greens and a grain. Sometimes I use massaged kale and quinoa. Other times, a simple green salad and brown rice.

    And any time I have something that even hints at Tex-Mex flavors, I MUST have avocado! A little more cilantro and another lime wedge because yes, I love it that much.

    Chili lime shrimp on a plate with salad and rice, drizzled with cilantro lime sauce

    But to really make the cilantro and lime taste buds sing, I made a batch of my cilantro lime sauce and used it as a dressing. It was excellent, and really pulled the whole thing together!

    You can serve this on a plate or in a bowl, and enjoy every bite!

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    Feel free to use what ever you like and make this chili lime shrimp your own!

    More shrimp recipes for you to explore:

    • air fryer coconut shrimp on a small plate with dipping sauce
      Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
    • Grilled Cajun Shrimp on a plate with a small green salad and some lemon slices
      Cajun Grilled Shrimp
    • marinated shrimp and olive appetizer
      Marinated Shrimp and Olives
    • close up of shrimp skewers on a rectangular platter
      Grilled Margarita Shrimp Skewers

    Other Seafood ideas:

    We should all eat seafood more often, its so healthy and yummy! Mussels in cream sauce is a delicious place to start!

    If you are a salmon lover, you are not alone! Baked Pineapple Salmon has delicious sweet and spicy flavor, or make some Salmon with Whole Lemon Dressing for the lovers of lemon!

    I also love to make salmon skewers on the grill, although they can cook in the oven too whenever the weather doesn't cooperate.

    Leftovers are never a problem, I use them to make Salmon Patties - they are always a hit!

    📖 Recipe

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    Chili Lime Shrimp

    A delicious and healthy way to cook shrimp!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 118kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
    • 1 lime cut in wedges
    • 2-3 teaspoons chili lime seasoning Trader Joe’s
    • Chopped cilantro to taste
    • Oil – for cooking I use canola oil

    Instructions

    • Place shrimp in a bowl and add seasoning and a squeeze of lime. Stir to coat the shrimp evenly with the seasoning.
    • Heat a little oil in a skillet in medium-high and add the shrimp. Squeeze another wedge of lime into the skillet.
    • Cook, the shrimp, stirring, until done. Shrimp will be opaque and pink. Turn off the heat and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 881mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Karen

      October 11, 2022 at 8:40 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I had a bunch of shrimp I needed to use up and wanted something different from the usual garlic butter recipe. This was a hit! The entire family devoured it and asked to have it again soon

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      • Sula

        October 12, 2022 at 3:37 pm

        I'm so glad your family enjoyed it, thank you for the kind review!

        Reply
    2. Evi

      October 11, 2022 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      Can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious!

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      • Sula

        October 11, 2022 at 1:37 pm

        I hope you try it soon!

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    3. Chef Dennis

      November 02, 2020 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      This Chili Lime Shrimp looks really scrumptious! I can't wait to taste this dish.

      Reply
      • Sula

        November 03, 2020 at 6:24 am

        I hope you try it soon - it's simple and so delicious!

        Reply
    4. jill

      November 02, 2020 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      Cilantro, lime and shrimp, I am in!

      Reply
      • Sula

        November 02, 2020 at 6:28 pm

        It's easy to love!

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    5. Audrey

      November 02, 2020 at 4:05 pm

      5 stars
      I love chili lime shrimp!

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      • Sula

        November 02, 2020 at 4:36 pm

        Me too - it's fast, easy and so delicious!

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