Sautéed Garlic Cilantro Shrimp with Lime Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

Tender shrimp quickly sautéed with garlic and finished with a bright lime butter sauce accented by fresh cilantro. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp zest of lime
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter is melted and shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the skillet. Sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp lime zest, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, and 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Cook for an additional 1 minute until butter melts and sauce coats the shrimp.
4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and serve shrimp immediately over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the lime butter sauce.