Lime shrimp

Lime shrimp is a popular recipe that can be traced back to the early days of shrimp farming in the United States. Shrimp farming began in the early 1800s in the Gulf of Mexico. The first shrimp farms were located in New Orleans, Louisiana. In the early days of shrimp farming, the shrimp were harvested by hand and the process was very labor intensive.

The first recorded recipe for lime shrimp was published in 1883 in the New Orleans Times-Picayune. The recipe was for boiled shrimp with lime juice and cayenne pepper. This recipe was very popular and was reprinted in several other newspapers and cookbooks over the years.

In the early 1900s, shrimp farming expanded to other parts of the country, including Florida and California. As shrimp farming expanded, so did the popularity of lime shrimp recipes. These recipes were published in cookbooks and magazines and became a staple of American seafood cuisine.

Advice

When making lime shrimp, it's important to start with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Make sure to purchase shrimp that are unpeeled and uncooked. Once you have the shrimp, prepare a marinade with fresh lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least one hour. To cook the shrimp, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of butter or oil and once it has melted, add the shrimp and cook until they are pink and cooked through. Serve the lime shrimp with your favorite sides and enjoy!

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Recipes

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Coconut-Lime Shrimp

  • rice
  • lime
  • shrimp
  • lime juice
  • lime zest
  • fish sauce
  • coconut sugar
  • coconut milk
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • serrano pepper
  • ginger
  • sesame oil
  • garlic
  • shallot
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Easy Caribbean Island Lime Shrimp

  • olive oil
  • orange liqueur
  • shrimp
  • orange juice
  • cumin
  • curry powder
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • turmeric
  • tequila
  • garlic
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Zesty Thai Lemon-Lime Shrimp

  • juice of
  • shrimp
  • chile
  • lime zest
  • shrimp paste
  • turmeric
  • honey
  • lemongrass
  • makrut lime
  • shallot
  • fish sauce
  • garlic
  • coconut milk
  • cilantro
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Chili Lime Shrimp

  • shrimp
  • honey
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • chili paste
  • lime
  • green onion
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Coconut Honey Lime Shrimp with Sriracha Mango Dip

  • shrimp
  • soy sauce
  • garlic powder
  • sriracha asian hot red chili sauce
  • apple cider vinegar
  • ginger
  • salt
  • sriracha
  • honey
  • lime juice
  • olive oil
  • pepper
  • coconut milk coconut cream
  • mango
  • vanilla yogurt
  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • blender marinade
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Honey Lime Shrimp

  • salt
  • shrimp
  • olive oil
  • chili powder
  • black pepper
  • honey
  • garlic
  • lime juice
  • white rice

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
shrimp
garlic
olive oil
lime juice
cilantro
lime
black pepper
honey
cumin
lime zest
ginger
garlic powder
paprika
butter
red pepper flake
fish sauce
coconut milk
shallot
cayenne pepper
turmeric
chili powder
soy sauce
sriracha
rice
coconut sugar
serrano pepper
sesame oil
parsley flake
thyme
onion powder
orange liqueur
orange juice
curry powder
onion
tequila
juice of
chile
shrimp paste
lemongrass
makrut lime
avocado
greek yogurt
chili paste
green onion
sriracha asian hot red chili sauce
apple cider vinegar
pepper
coconut milk coconut cream
mango
vanilla yogurt
blender marinade
brown sugar
chipotle
white rice

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • shrimp 67%

Usual Ingredients

  • cilantro 50%
  • garlic 50%
  • salt 50%

Rarey Ingredients

  • olive oil 42%