Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Texas Chili Lime Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

Succulent shrimp sautéed in a zesty chili lime butter sauce with garlic and fresh cilantro, perfect for a quick, flavorful seafood dish. This Mexican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 16 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 280 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
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with this spice mix until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter is melted and foaming.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes without moving until edges turn pink and slightly crisp.
5. Step 5: Flip the shrimp and add 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp lime zest, and remaining 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Cook for another 2 minutes, spooning the melted butter over the shrimp until fully cooked and glazed.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with warm tortillas or rice.