Camarones al Cilantro

Camarones al Cilantro is a vibrant Mexican seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty cilantro-lime sauce. It's a quick and healthy option that celebrates the freshness of ingredients while delivering a burst of flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Fresh cilantro (chopped) - 1/2 cup
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Red chili flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
• Cherry tomatoes (halved) - 150 grams
• Avocado (sliced) - 1 small

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes to create a marinade.
2. Add the shrimp to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for about 10 minutes.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated shrimp, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
4. Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet during the last 2 minutes of cooking, stirring gently to combine.
5. Remove from heat and serve the shrimp and tomatoes over a bed of sliced avocado, garnishing with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 490 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which promote heart health.

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