Lemon Cilantro Shrimp Chicken

Elevate your dinner game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Lemon Cilantro Shrimp Chicken recipe! Combining tender, golden-seared chicken breasts and perfectly cooked shrimp with a zesty lemon-garlic sauce, this dish is a symphony of savory, tangy, and aromatic flavors. Infused with fresh cilantro and seasoned with a bold blend of cumin, paprika, and garlic, this skillet meal is as easy to make as it is impressive to serve. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a one-pan wonder ideal for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Pair it with rice, quinoa, or a crisp green salad for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 12 pieces Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 pieces Lemons
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 cups Chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

Juice one lemon and slice the other lemon into thin rounds. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub half of the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the shrimp. Sprinkle the remaining spice mixture over the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.

Step 6

Reduce heat to medium-low and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Let the liquid simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the lemon-garlic sauce over them. Add the sliced lemon rounds to the skillet. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).

Step 9

Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet and sprinkle the dish with chopped fresh cilantro. Let it cook for another 2 minutes, uncovered, to warm the shrimp.

Step 10

Serve the Lemon Cilantro Shrimp Chicken hot, garnished with additional cilantro, alongside rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(979.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1437.3

Total Fat 80.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 701.8mg	0%
Sodium 3276.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 4.9g
Protein 158.2g	0%

Vitamin D 21.9IU	0%
Calcium 306.9mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 2029.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.0%

Protein: 43.7%

Carbs: 6.2%