Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp dish marinated in zesty lime and garlic, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon of lime zest
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving
- Steamed vegetables, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Let them marinate for about 15 to 30 minutes for maximum flavor.
- Sauté the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Garnish: Once cooked, remove from heat and toss with fresh chopped parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
- Meal Prep: Divide your cooked rice or quinoa and steamed vegetables into meal prep containers, and top generously with the garlic lime shrimp.
- Store: These meals can be stored in the fridge for up to four days, making this a convenient option for your busy week ahead!
Notes
Serve with extra lime juice or hot sauce for added flavor. This meal can be adjusted with different proteins like chicken or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg