Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small cups (e.g., tortilla cups or lettuce cups)
- Avocado slices (for topping)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine shrimp, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook shrimp in a skillet over medium heat until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Assemble the cups by placing cooked shrimp in each cup.
- Top with avocado slices and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor, and don’t skip the marination step for enhanced taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shrimp cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg