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Jalapeno Lime Shrimp

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Succulent Jalapeno Lime Shrimp, marinated in a zesty, fresh jalapeno and lime marinade, are perfect for an easy weeknight meal!  Just sauté the shrimp and you’re ready for tacos or quesadillas, or go tapas-style with a loaf of crusty bread!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 -4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. peeled and deveined jumbo or large shrimp
  • 1 tbsp. minced fresh jalapeno approximately 1 average jalapeno
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 tsp. cumin
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil or avocado oil divided
  • 2 limes the juice of
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Marinate shrimp in a glass or plastic bowl with the jalapeno, garlic, cumin, lime juice, salt & pepper, and one of the two tablespoons of oil. Stir to combine and set aside for 20 minutes.
  • After the shrimp have marinated for 20 minutes, heat the other tablespoon of oil in a large skillet. Dump the bowl of shrimp in the skillet, making sure each shrimp is laying flat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then with tongs, turn each shrimp over and cook another 2-3 minutes. Shrimp are done when pink and no more gray is present.
  • Use shrimp in tacos, quesadillas, add to some pasta, or serve with a crusty loaf of bread. Enjoy!
Keyword Jalapeno, Lime, Seafood, Shrimp
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