Spicy Cilantro Shrimp with Honey Lime Dipping Sauce
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Author: Sweet Dash of Sass
Recipe type: Dinner
Serves: 3
Ingredients
- 1¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and devined
- 1½ tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (juice of 1 small lime)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the paprika, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Add shrimp to bowl of seasonings and toss to fully coat.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp to pan and cook 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Once shrimp is fully cooked, add fresh lime juice and cilantro and toss.
- Serve with Honey Lime Dipping Sauce
Notes
Tip #1: Shrimp is fully cooked when they turn pink and curl into a "C" shape.
For the Dipping Sauce:
1 cup sour cream
⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice (1/2 of a lime)
1 tablespoon honey
Grated lime zest from 1 small lime (about 1½ teaspoons)
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Mix all ingredients and chill until ready to serve.
For the Dipping Sauce:
1 cup sour cream
⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice (1/2 of a lime)
1 tablespoon honey
Grated lime zest from 1 small lime (about 1½ teaspoons)
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Mix all ingredients and chill until ready to serve.
Recipe by Sweet Dash of Sass at http://sweetdashofsass.com/2015/02/spicy-cilantro-shrimp-with-honey-lime-dipping-sauce/