Hooray for a short list of ingredients! I’m sure you feel that way sometimes when searching for something to cook. I have those times too. It is usually on a very busy day or when the pantry is bare. There are the times I entertain too. Preparing a spread of food for guests sure can make for a large grocery list. Roasted shrimp with chili-lime sauce can be an appetizer or a main dish served with a salad or sides. And it only has a few ingredients.
Roasting shrimp really brings out the flavor. It is the method I use most often to cook shrimp. Boiling or grilling is good for certain dishes. Boiled or steamed is best for shrimp arnean. Grilling is for when I am serving it with other grilled foods. No matter which way you cook shrimp, it is important not to cook it too long or it will be tough and/or rubbery.
The chili-lime sauce can be more or less spicy. It depends on how much chili powder you use. The recipe has 1/2 to 1 teaspoon and you can adjust to your taste. You could experiment and try different chili powders like ancho or a mix of other spices instead regular chili powder. The sauce base of butter and lime juice makes for a wide variety of options.
Are you wanting more recipes with a few ingredients? How about 5 or less? (Not counting salt, pepper, or water). The Sunday Supper team has put together a great big list for you. Check it out:
Breakfast, Starters, Butters and Jams:
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- Homemade Instant Oatmeal – Home Cooking Memories
- GlutenFree Apricot Bacon Onion and Cheese Spread or Dip – Cooking Underwriter
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- Spaghetti with Kale and Sausage – Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
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- Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes – Juanita’s Cocina
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Roasted Shrimp With Chili-Lime Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- Olive oil
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the shrimp on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season shrimp with salt. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly with oil. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes until shrimp are cooked through (do not over cook).
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In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, lime juice and chili powder. Add the cooked shrimp and stir to coat shrimp. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
A recipe for roasted shrimp coated with a buttery and spicy chili-lime sauce.
Recipe adapted from My Recipes.
Baker Street says
I totally agree. Roasting shrimp does really bring out the flavor and the chili lime sauce is just perfect here, Renee!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
Roasting is a great way of cooking. This flavors are wonderful Renee! Have a great Sunday!
Faye Leong says
Thanks for sharing for another great way of preparing shrimps, love you used lime and chili for sauce!
Eileen Gross | Wine Everyday says
Wow! add some toothpicks & you’ve got a great easy appetizer! How are these cold? I’m just going to have to make these to find out!
Cheers!
Renee says
I did not try them cold. I did however re-warm them a couple of days later and they were great. So they are a nice make-ahead dish too.
Jen @ Juanita's Cocina says
The chile and lime have me drooling! Gorgeous photos too!
Renee says
Thanks Jen!
adam @unorthodoxepicure says
Looks wonderful! I’m imagining a side of buttered rice with those gorgeous shrimp. Mmm..
Renee says
Oh yes, buttered rice would be a great match since butter is in this recipe.
Soni says
Love how easy and flavorful your shrimp recipe is :)Love the addition of chilli powder and lime juice.Tangy, spicy and delicious 🙂
Family Foodie says
I love shrimp and this recipe is now on my must try list. YUM
Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious says
Well….just plain YUM!
Tara Noland says
I love shrimp and I can almost taste those right now. Lovely!!
Beate says
This sounds, and looks so, so good. I love shrimp!!!!
Lane @ Supper for a Steal says
I love simple shrimp dishes like this! Shrimp is perfect for nights when you need a quick dinner.
Renee says
I agree. Shrimp cook so fast dinner is ready in no time.
Karen Hartzell says
Mmmmmm….shrimp! I’d be making these and throwing them in some fresh tortillas for shrimp tacos! Can’t wait to try this!
Renee says
I was thinking the same thing about how these would be great for shrimp tacos.
Laura Hunter says
I didn’t know that roasting shrimp was the best method for flavour, I can’t wait to give it a try to test it out. 🙂
veronica gantley says
Renee, you outdid yourself this time. This shrimp would make a wonderful lent recipe. I bookmarked it for later.
Melanie says
beautiful photo and great looking recipe!
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says
Good food does not have to be complicated! You prove that each time!
Wendy (TheWeekend Gourmet) says
Yum…perfectly simple! I eat shrimp at least once every couple of weeks…more often in Summer…and am always looking for new ways to eat them!
Sarah says
Totally agree about roasting shrimp bringing out the flavour, it’s my favourite method
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
I am a big fan of anything that says “chili-lime”!
diabeticFoodie says
Shrimp always makes a great, quick meal. Love the chili-lime combination!
Amberr Meadows says
This will most certainly be Tuesday supper!
Megan says
I have never roasted shrimp before. Thank you for sharing this with us!!
Kim Bee says
I swear roasting things just makes them a hundred times better. Great recipe Renee. Happy Sunday Supper!
Liz says
Wonderful dish! I usually grill or broil our shrimp…but roasting then tossing with your chili lime sauce sounds amazing! Great #Sunday Supper post~
Martin D. Redmond says
Love the chile lime angle of this recipe. Looks and sounds great!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Renee, this shrimp looks and sounds amazing. I need this in my life…ASAP! I can’t wait to try it. Yum!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Hi Renee! Love this recipe! We love shrimp. . and my girls LOVE it too. . so can’t wait to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Carla says
How did you know I love shrimp but am too lazy/eat too much starch? Although I may toss these with rice noodles because they take like 5 minutes to cook. Definitely a keeper!
Amanda says
Shrimp, chili and lime – doesn’t get much better than that!