Spicy Sautéed Shrimp with Chili Garlic and Lime

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Quick and vibrant sautéed shrimp tossed in a zesty chili garlic lime sauce, perfect for a light dinner or appetizer. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 11 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 6 min Serves 2 Latin American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, about 1 minute.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 12 oz large peeled and deveined shrimp along with 3/4 tsp salt, spreading them evenly in the pan. Cook for 2 minutes without stirring until the edges turn pink and start to curl.
  4. Step 4: Flip the shrimp and cook another 1-2 minutes until fully opaque.
  5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and immediately squeeze 2 tbsp fresh lime juice over the shrimp. Toss gently to coat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

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