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Easy Mexican Shrimp Skillet Recipe

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This Easy Mexican Shrimp Skillet is a quick and flavorful dish featuring shrimp sautéed with vibrant bell peppers, jalapenos, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a speedy weeknight meal, it combines a colorful mix of vegetables and bold Mexican seasonings, finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a bright, zesty touch.

Ingredients

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Produce

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1–2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Squeeze of fresh lime juice

Seafood

  • 1 1/4 lbs. shrimp, peeled and deveined

Pantry

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the extra-virgin olive oil, allowing it to heat up.
  2. Sauté the vegetables: Add the chopped onion and diced peppers (jalapeno and red bell pepper) to the pan. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables have softened and become tender.
  3. Add garlic and seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic along with chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, kosher salt, and black pepper. Sauté for an additional 30 seconds to awaken the spices and combine the flavors.
  4. Cook the shrimp: Arrange the peeled and deveined shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook each side for 1 to 2 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque and just cooked through.
  5. Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the dish with freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice to enhance the bright and zesty flavors before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
  • You can adjust the amount of jalapeno according to your preferred spice level.
  • Serve this dish with warm tortillas or over rice for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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