Seared Ginger-Lime Shrimp with Cilantro Salad

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

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Bright and invigorating pan-seared shrimp tossed with a zesty lime-ginger dressing, served atop a fresh cilantro and radish salad. This Latin American seafood recipe, ready in about 21 minutes, pairs large shrimp, fresh ginger, and lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
3 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic clove, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
4 medium radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the shrimp mixture and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque and slightly caramelized.
Step 3: Meanwhile, toss 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves with 4 thinly sliced medium radishes and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes in a salad bowl.
Step 4: Serve the warm shrimp on top of the cilantro-radish salad for a revitalizing, stimulating dish full of fresh flavors.