Green Lime Style Shrimps

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 4

Green Lime Style Shrimps recipe for a tangy and zesty twist on a seafood dish

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

401

Sugar

Fat

27g

Green Lime Style Shrimps are a zesty take on traditional shrimp scampi, with a tangy twist of lime and sour cream. This easy-to-prepare dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. The jumbo shrimp provide a buttery and tender base for the zesty lime and smooth sour cream, creating a rich but not overpowering flavor profile that is sure to please seafood lovers of all kinds. Best served hot and fresh out of the oven, this dish is perfect for pairing with rice, salad, or any other side dish of your choice.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2.	Place the jumbo shrimp in a bowl and squeeze the juice of one lime over them.
3.	In a separate bowl, mix together the butter, diced cambray onions, and sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4.	Grease a baking dish and place the shrimp in it. Pour the butter mixture over the shrimp.
5.	Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are fully cooked.

PROS

Green Lime Style Shrimps are a delicious and easy to make seafood dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
The tangy lime juice and rich sour cream blend perfectly with the buttery shrimp, creating a zesty and zingy taste that is sure to delight your taste buds.

CONS

While shrimp is a low-fat and low-calorie seafood option, adding butter and sour cream can bump up the fat and calorie count of this dish.
As with any seafood dish, you should take care to verify the freshness of your shrimp before cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be the healthiest option due to its high fat and calorie count, shrimp is a low-fat and high-protein seafood option that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for brain and heart health. Lime juice is high in vitamin C, which can boost your immune system and promote healthy skin and bones.

	6 jumbo shrimp
	1 fresh lime , in slices
	1 ounce butter
	2 tablespoons of cambray onions , diced
	1/3 cup sour cream
	1/8 teaspoon salt
	1 pinch pepper