Green Lime Shrimp

Name: Green Lime Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 19 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 680 g Jumbo shrimp; 120 g Lime; 20 g Chili pepper, fresh; 60 g Butter; 150 g Onions; 120 g Sour cream; 6 g Salt; 2 g Pepper; 300 g Rice

Green Lime Shrimp · ready in 19 min · 4 servings · 360 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients

Plump shrimp quickly sautéed in buttery heat with fresh chile and onions, finished with bright lime and a creamy tang from sour cream for a bold yet comforting Mexican inspired dish.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 9 min
Total: 19 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 360
Difficulty: easy

Mexican Middle Eastern Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)Gluten-free High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

680 gJumbo shrimp
120 gLime
20 gChili pepper, fresh
60 gButter
150 gOnions
120 gSour cream
6 gSalt
2 gPepper
300 gRice (optional)

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep ingredients
Gather a skillet and knife. Clean and devein the jumbo shrimp, slice the lime, finely chop the onion and fresh chili pepper, and measure butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper. · 8 min
What to look for: Shrimp clean and translucent
Sauté base
Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat, then add the onions, chili pepper, salt, and pepper and cook until softened and fragrant. · 5 min
What to look for: onions soft and glossy
Cook shrimp
Add the jumbo shrimp and lime slices to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. · 4 min
When it is done: Shrimp are done when opaque and firm, or at an internal temperature of 63°C / 145°F.
Finish and serve
Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the sour cream until creamy, then plate the green lime shrimp and serve warm. · 2 min
What to look for: Sauce creamy and smooth

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	360
Protein	28 g
Carbohydrates	6 g
of which sugars	3 g
Fat	24 g
of which saturated	14 g
Fibre	1 g
Sodium	620 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: crustaceans, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Jumbo shrimp

large shrimp: Adjust cooking time slightly for size.
scallops: Sear briefly to avoid overcooking.

Lime

lemon: Slightly less aromatic than lime.

Chili pepper

jalapeno: Remove seeds for less heat.

Butter

olive oil: Use medium heat to avoid bitterness.

Onions

shallots: Sweeter and milder flavor.

Sour cream

creme fraiche: More heat stable than sour cream.