Garlic-Steamed Shrimp with Cilantro Lime

Name: Garlic-Steamed Shrimp with Cilantro Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 lb, peeled and deveined Shrimp; 4 cloves, minced Garlic; 1/4 cup, chopped Cilantro; 2, juiced Lime; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; for serving Lime wedges

Plump shrimp infused with garlic and fresh lime, steamed to perfection and finished with a zesty cilantro dressing.

Cuisine: Caribbean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 5 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined Shrimp
4 cloves, minced Garlic
1/4 cup, chopped Cilantro
2, juiced Lime
2 tbsp Olive oil
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
for serving Lime wedges

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped cilantro, lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Place a steamer basket in a pot with 1 inch of water. Bring water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
Step 3: Arrange marinated shrimp in a single layer in the steamer basket. Cover and steam for 5 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 4: Transfer shrimp to a serving dish. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.