Ww Shrimp with Cilanto and Lime 5 Pts
Brighten up your dinner table with this Weight Watchers-friendly Shrimp with Cilantro and Lime recipe, a zesty, flavor-packed dish that’s light, nutritious, and perfect for busy weeknights! In just 5 SmartPoints per serving, succulent shrimp are marinated in a tantalizing blend of fresh lime juice, lime zest, garlic, cumin, and olive oil, then flash-cooked to perfection in minutes. This easy skillet recipe is garnished with vibrant chopped cilantro for a burst of freshness and pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or a crisp green salad. Ready in under 20 minutes, this low-calorie, protein-rich meal is a delicious way to stay on track without sacrificing big, bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, lime zest, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Add the raw shrimp to the bowl and toss until the shrimp are evenly coated in the marinade. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
While the shrimp marinates, chop the cilantro and set it aside for garnish.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray.
Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked through.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and transfer to a serving dish.
Garnish the shrimp with freshly chopped cilantro and serve immediately. Optionally, add lime wedges for extra zing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.9 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1688 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 109.7 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1293 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
