Description
This Chili Lime Shrimp with Avocado Crema recipe is a flavorful and refreshing dish that combines zesty shrimp marinated in chili and lime with a creamy avocado sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal!
Ingredients
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Chili Lime Shrimp
- 1 lbs raw, peeled fresh shrimp
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4–5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium lime
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Avocado Crema
- 1 small/medium avocado
- 1/8 cup greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 medium lime
- 1/2 tsp salt or more to taste
- 1/4 cup water or more
Instructions
- Chili Lime Shrimp: In a small bowl, combine shrimp marinade ingredients – chili powder, salt, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Pat dry shrimp, coat with marinade, and let sit for ~30 minutes. Sauté in a heated skillet until cooked.
- Avocado Crema: Blend avocado, greek yogurt, cilantro, lime, salt, and water in a blender. Adjust seasoning and consistency as needed.
- Serve: Drizzle Avocado Crema over shrimp or serve on the side.
Notes
- Note 1: This recipe can also be prepared by grilling the shrimp instead of sautéing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
