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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!
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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! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinade time:10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked shrimp recipe, chili lime shrimp
Servings: 2
Author: Natasha Bull

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.