Sautéed Garlic Lime Shrimp with Cilantro Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

Juicy shrimp imbibed with zesty lime and garlic flavors, served atop aromatic cilantro-infused rice for a bright and refreshing meal. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp zest of 1 lime
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup long grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, fluffing rice gently.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and immediately stir in 3 tbsp fresh lime juice and 1 tsp lime zest, letting shrimp imbibe the citrus flavors for 1 minute.
5. Step 5: Serve the garlic lime shrimp over the cilantro rice, spooning any pan juices on top for extra flavor.