Description
This vibrant Chili Lime Shrimp with Avocado Crema recipe combines zesty chili and lime-marinated shrimp with a creamy, refreshing avocado crema, perfect for a quick and delicious meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs raw, peeled fresh shrimp
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 1 small/medium avocado
- 1/8 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
- 1/4 cup water (or more, to thin)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix chili powder, salt, minced garlic, lime juice, and olive oil to create the shrimp marinade. Pat dry the defrosted shrimp and place them in a zip lock bag or medium bowl. Pour the marinade over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Allow the shrimp to marinate for about 30 minutes. For a quicker meal, you can skip marinating and cook immediately.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with vegetable oil. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes on one side until they turn pink and slightly charred, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side until fully cooked. Remove from heat immediately to avoid overcooking.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add additional salt to taste. If the crema is too thick, blend in extra water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Drizzle the avocado crema over the cooked shrimp or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce. Enjoy this flavorful and creamy dish immediately while the shrimp is warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Chili Lime Shrimp, Avocado Crema, Quick Meal, Seafood Recipe