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    Baked Chili Lime Shrimp

    Published: Sep 6, 2017 / Updated: Sep 2, 2018 / 28 Comments

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    These baked chili lime shrimp are a fast and flavorful main course. Ready in just over 30 minutes, including prep and marinating time!

    baked chili lime shrimp in a bowl with lime wedges

    If you leave out the cayenne pepper, these aren't too spicy. More flavorful than spicy. And that's how I made them. We all know Natasha and spice don't play well together. I use McCormick chili powder.

    I love the chili lime flavor combo in general (and I even made another chili lime shrimp recipe with zoodles earlier this summer), but in this particular instance, I was inspired by my friend Meghan's popular chili lime shrimp tacos recipe when this baked shrimp recipe popped in my head. I always see her tacos floating around on Pinterest, and let's just say that my mouth waters whenever I see them. I cook my shrimp a bit differently, but the chili and lime flavors are a constant (duh).

    chili lime shrimp in a baking dish with serving spoon

    These shrimp are ridiculously easy. Make sure your shrimp are peeled (and leave the tails on if you want), chuck them in a Ziploc with a few everyday ingredients, let them marinate for 10 minutes, toss them in a baking dish, bake 12-15 minutes, and boom. Done.

    Another easy dish for your arsenal! Perfect for weeknight dinners.

    I don't usually bake shrimp, but it's a method I should probably use more often. It's really hassle-free. Just pop them in the oven, and the hardest part is not forgetting about them. 😉

    bowl of baked chili lime shrimp with lime garnish

    What to serve with chili lime shrimp

    You can serve these shrimp over pasta, with a salad, over mashed potatoes (that would be so good), in tacos, or any other number of ways that I can't think of right now.

    Chili lime shrimp marinade ingredients:

    • Olive oil
    • Lime juice and zest
    • Garlic
    • Chili powder
    • Cayenne pepper (optional)
    • Salt & pepper

    glass dish with baked chili lime shrimp

    Hope you love this healthy baked shrimp recipe!

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    These baked chili lime shrimp are a fast and flavorful main course. Ready in just over 30 minutes, including prep and marinating time!

    Baked Chili Lime Shrimp

    These baked chili lime shrimp are a fast and flavorful main course. Ready in just over 30 minutes, including prep and marinating time! 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Marinade time: 10 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound shrimp (I used 31-40 count size) thawed and peeled
    • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
    • Juice + zest of 1 lime
    • 5-6 cloves garlic minced 
    • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
    • Cayenne pepper to taste (optional if you like it hot)
    • Salt & pepper to taste 
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • Fresh cilantro or parsley chopped, to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400F. Move the rack to the middle position.
    • Add the shrimp to a large Ziploc along with all ingredients except for the butter and cilantro. Place in the fridge and marinate for 10 minutes. 
    • Once the shrimp are done marinating, pour the Ziploc contents into a baking dish. Cut the butter up into a few smaller pieces and place them on top of the shrimp (try to spread them evenly). 
    • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Take care not to over cook. Serve immediately with fresh cilantro or parsley sprinkled over top. 

    Notes

    • This is the awesome tool I use to zest my lime in this recipe. Can't live without it (ok I probably could, but I don't want to). 
    • These are pretty garlicky, so feel free to halve the amount if you're not a big garlic person like I am. *breathes and repels everyone*
    • Serves 2-4.
    Keyword baked shrimp recipe, chili lime shrimp
    Author Natasha Bull

    You may also like my spicy grilled shrimp pasta or my grilled tequila lime shrimp.

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    1. Meher Zadi says

      September 20, 2017 at 12:36 AM

      Very easy recipe! good one.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 20, 2017 at 9:31 AM

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    2. Addison says

      September 18, 2017 at 2:01 AM

      Yum! Looks delicious!

      Reply
    3. Michele @ Bacon Fatte says

      September 13, 2017 at 10:07 PM

      Yum... I'm always up for chili lime shrimp! We often grill our shrimp, but I'm loving the idea of baking them instead when the winter temps get too low here in Minnesota. Beautiful dish!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 13, 2017 at 10:35 PM

        Thanks, Michele! I love grilled shrimp too. We live in Canada and BBQ in winter hahaha. I can relate to the winter temperatures. 😩

        Reply
    4. Yomi says

      September 12, 2017 at 7:10 PM

      5 stars
      Love this recipe. Its easy yet amazingly tasty. I love it in green salad.

      Reply
    5. Melisa says

      September 11, 2017 at 10:21 AM

      Oh my! I love chili lime shrimp! Definitely going to give this a try!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 11, 2017 at 10:27 AM

        Thanks!! I hope you like them. 🙂

        Reply
    6. naomi says

      September 7, 2017 at 10:26 AM

      I love it when easy meets delicious like this!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 7, 2017 at 11:48 AM

        Thanks so much, Naomi!!

        Reply
    7. Sarah | Broma Bakery says

      September 7, 2017 at 6:44 AM

      Never would've thought of baked shrimp! Love it!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 7, 2017 at 8:45 AM

        Thanks, Sarah!!

        Reply
    8. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

      September 7, 2017 at 6:20 AM

      Loving these spices!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 7, 2017 at 8:45 AM

        Thank you!

        Reply
    9. Ben Myhre says

      September 7, 2017 at 5:01 AM

      Shrimp are versatile lil buggers, aren't they?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 7, 2017 at 8:44 AM

        Oh yeah!

        Reply
    10. Tieghan Gerard says

      September 6, 2017 at 10:08 PM

      Loving this shrimp! The chili lime flavor is perfection!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 6, 2017 at 10:15 PM

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    11. lindsay Cotter says

      September 6, 2017 at 6:09 PM

      5 stars
      once you start baking shrimp, it becomes addicting. IT's super easy, right? Love the chili lime!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 6, 2017 at 9:15 PM

        Yes... a whole new world has opened up for me haha. Thanks, Lindsay!

        Reply
    12. Leigh Ann says

      September 6, 2017 at 12:09 PM

      I love how easy and flavor packed this recipe is! Can't sit to try!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 6, 2017 at 1:44 PM

        Thank you!! 💕

        Reply
    13. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      September 6, 2017 at 10:24 AM

      This is one of those meals that's se delicious and easy it'll be on repeat forever!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 6, 2017 at 10:27 AM

        Thank you! I hope you're right haha. 💛

        Reply
    14. Matt Robinson says

      September 6, 2017 at 10:13 AM

      Perfect flavor combination, such a great weeknight dinner idea!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 6, 2017 at 10:26 AM

        Thanks, Matt! Definitely. 😊

        Reply
    15. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

      September 6, 2017 at 9:29 AM

      What a seriously easy and tasty dinner. Just give me some rice and I'm set 🙂

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 6, 2017 at 9:35 AM

        Thanks, Gina!! These would definitely be good with rice. 💛

        Reply

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