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Easy Chili Lime Shrimp Skillet Dinner

A one-skillet meal featuring succulent shrimp seasoned with chili and lime, accompanied by colorful veggies for a delightful dining experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust based on spice preference.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by seasoning your shrimp with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Once hot, add the sliced onion and bell pepper and sauté until they’re tender.
  2. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, around 3-4 minutes.
  3. Once cooked, drizzle lime juice over everything in the skillet.
Serving
  1. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

This one-skillet meal is perfect for a quick dinner and can be served over rice or used as a filling for tacos. Feel free to mix and match veggies based on what you have at home.