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    Cilantro-Lime and Black Bean Shrimp and Rice (30-Minute, One-Pan Meal)

    By Julia | Updated: Apr 14, 2024 | Published: Jun 15, 2016 | 312 Comments

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    Craving something fresh this time of year?  Try this Cilantro-Lime Shrimp with Black Bean Jasmine Rice - a delicious, easy recipe!  I cooked the shrimp in olive oil with minced garlic and then coated it with fresh lime juice and cilantro – YUM! The shrimp is then nestled on top of cilantro-lime black bean rice.

    Cilantro Lime and Black Bean Shrimp and Rice in a stainless steel pan.

     
    What's great about this cilantro lime shrimp is that prep takes only 10 minutes, then you cook everything in one pan (about 30 minutes total) and just wait until the rice is done.  Very easy and good looking dinner!

    It's Summer, and I really crave simple, light recipes that are perfect to eat in the hot weather. This cilantro lime shrimp and rice with black beans is perfect for warm Summer nights.

    Black bean and cilantro-lime shrimp with rice in a stainless steel skillet

    Ingredients for cilantro lime shrimp and rice:

    olive oil
    1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
    4 garlic cloves, minced
    salt
    red pepper flakes
    lime juice
    fresh cilantro
    black beans
    chicken broth or vegetable broth
    uncooked Jasmine rice

    Black bean and cilantro-lime shrimp with rice in a stainless steel skillet

    Cook's Tips:

    • Use large raw shrimp, not small kind. Also, do not use pre-cooked small shrimp. When you use large raw shrimp and cook it with spices, you get so many more juices and so much more flavor!
    • With raw shrimp, make sure it's peeled and deveined.
    • Do not use pre-cooked rice. Use rice, such as jasmine rice, that takes about 15-20 minutes to cook. This way, the rice has time to absorb all the flavors.
    • Use freshly squeezed lime juice - it's not as acidic and has much richer flavor.

    Black bean and cilantro-lime shrimp with rice in a stainless steel skillet

    How to make cilantro lime shrimp and rice:

    First, cook raw shrimp, sprinkled with ¼ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and minced garlic in a large skillet on medium heat, stirring once or twice, on medium heat, about 3-4 minutes total, until pink in color. Remove shrimp from the skillet to a plate.

    cooking shrimp with garlic

    To the same (now empty) skillet, add chicken broth, water, uncooked rice, and ¼ teaspoon salt.

    Add vegetable or chicken broth and rice

    Bring to boil. Mix everything well. Reduce the heat to low boil simmer. Cover the skillet with the lid. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, covered, until the rice is cooked through.

    Add garlic to the broth with rice

    Mix in the lime juice, rinsed and drained black beans, and fresh cilantro into the cooked rice.

    cilantro lime black bean rice, cilantro lime shrimp

    Mix to combine:

    best jasmine rice

    Add extra lime juice (about 1 tablespoon) and extra chopped fresh cilantro to the plate with shrimp, mix to coat shrimp with lime juice and cilantro. Add the cilantro lime shrimp to the skillet with rice and gently reheat.

    jasmine rice with shrimp

    More delicious cilantro lime shrimp recipes:

    Now that you enjoyed this shrimp and rice recipe, why not try, say, cilantro lime pasta with shrimp?   It's so refreshingly delicious - it will bring Summer to your table!  Or, if you want plain shrimp with cilantro lime flavors, make this cilantro lime honey garlic shrimp that makes a great Summer appetizer.

    Cilantro Lime Shrimp and Black Bean Rice
    4.75 from 557 votes

    Cilantro-Lime Black Bean Shrimp and Rice (30-Minute, One-Pan Meal)

    Delicious cilantro-lime shrimp cooked in olive oil, with garlic and red pepper flakes.  Then, it is put on top of cilantro-lime black bean rice.  Everything is cooked in one skillet.  Minimal cleanup.  
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 497 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    Cilantro Lime Shrimp

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 pound shrimp , raw, peeled and deveined
    • 4 garlic cloves , minced
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

    Cilantro Lime and Black Bean Rice

    • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
    • 1 cup Jasmine rice uncooked or use any rice that says on the package that it takes 15 minutes to cook it
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed + extra
    • 15 oz black beans from the can, rinsed, drained
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped + extra
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    Instructions 

    Cooking Cilantro Lime Shrimp

    • Heat large skillet until hot on medium heat. Add olive oil - it should run easily but not sizzle or burn. Add shrimp and minced garlic to the skillet, making sure it doesn't crowd, sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes over shrimp. Cook shrimp, stirring once or twice, on medium heat, about 3-4 minutes total, until pink in color.
    • Remove shrimp from the skillet to a plate.

    Making Cilantro Lime and Black Bean Rice

    • To the same (now empty) skillet, add chicken broth, uncooked rice, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Bring to boil. Mix everything well. Reduce the heat to low boil simmer. Cover the skillet with the lid. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, covered, until the rice is cooked through. You might need to add ½ cup of water if your rice is not completely cooked through.
    • Mix in the lime juice, rinsed and drained black beans (from the can), and fresh cilantro into the cooked rice.
    • Add extra lime juice (about 1 tablespoon) and extra chopped fresh cilantro to the plate with shrimp, mix to coat shrimp with lime juice and cilantro. Add the shrimp to the skillet with rice and gently reheat.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Cilantro-Lime Black Bean Shrimp and Rice (30-Minute, One-Pan Meal)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    497
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    9
    g
    14
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    285
    mg
    95
    %
    Sodium
     
    1611
    mg
    70
    %
    Potassium
     
    637
    mg
    18
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    64
    g
    21
    %
    Fiber
     
    10
    g
    42
    %
    Protein
     
    36
    g
    72
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    210
    IU
    4
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    16.6
    mg
    20
    %
    Calcium
     
    219
    mg
    22
    %
    Iron
     
    5.3
    mg
    29
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

    Black bean and cilantro-lime shrimp with rice with sliced limes and sprigs of cilantro

    Black bean and cilantro-lime shrimp with rice (close-up of a single shrimp with a sprig of cilantro on top)

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    1. Andrea

      June 20, 2025 at 6:11 pm

      Have anyone tried to use quinoa for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 21, 2025 at 1:58 pm

        I use quinoa a lot, and can tell you it will be deilcious here instead of rice!

        Reply
    2. Leslie

      June 01, 2025 at 7:06 pm

      I made this recipe twice this week. It’s so delicious and easy! Thanks for posting it

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 12, 2025 at 9:06 pm

        I am so glad you love this recipe and thank you so much for the 5-star review, Leslie. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Leslie

      May 29, 2025 at 7:20 am

      This was so easy to prepare and so delish!

      Reply
      • Julia

        May 31, 2025 at 8:08 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it, Leslie!

        Reply
    4. Karen S

      May 27, 2025 at 7:23 pm

      Looks delicious! The sodium seems really high for the amount of salt used. ???

      Reply
      • Julia

        May 28, 2025 at 12:26 pm

        Most likely it's due to canned black beans - they can be quite high in sodium. In this case, make sure to buy low-sodium black beans, or no sodium ones.

        Reply
    5. Leslie

      February 02, 2025 at 5:15 pm

      I’ve been making this a couple of times a month. So easy and we really enjoy it

      Reply
    6. Jae Avenoso

      January 28, 2025 at 3:40 pm

      I made this dish last night. It was easy, quick and delicious. The fresh lime added such a refreshing burst of flavor. We'll be making this again.

      Reply
    7. Christina

      January 13, 2025 at 6:17 pm

      I made this last night. It was delicious and so easy to make!

      Reply
    8. Sandy H

      January 01, 2025 at 10:49 pm

      This was excellent! So easy and flavorful! I used wild rice instead of jasmine and it turned out great!

      Reply
    9. Ashley

      November 16, 2024 at 9:19 pm

      This is delicious and so easy to make! We make it often!

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 16, 2024 at 9:37 pm

        Thank you, Ashley! I am glad it's a favorite! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Linnea

      October 05, 2024 at 5:33 pm

      This was delicious! I added sautéed sweet onions with the garlic and added chicken sausage. Definitely a keeper!

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 18, 2024 at 4:39 pm

        I love how you added onions and chicken sausage to the shrimp—such a delicious combination!

        Reply
    11. Kathy Lange

      June 19, 2024 at 3:34 pm

      I've made this so many times. We love this recipe. And I never realized how easy it us to cook shrimp. One of our FAVORITE meals.

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 19, 2024 at 8:42 pm

        Kathy, I'm so happy it's one of your favorites! Thank you for taking the time to share such a great review! 🙂

        Reply
      • Janinne Terrio

        July 23, 2024 at 8:59 pm

        Delicious flavors. Added Tajin Clasico after plating.

        Reply
        • Julia

          August 04, 2024 at 7:12 pm

          Yay, glad you loved it, Janinne!

          Reply
    12. Eileem

      June 01, 2024 at 10:32 pm

      Really good. I had black beans i.cookef fro.m dry beans and frozen shrimp.
      Will make again. EASY and tasty.

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 02, 2024 at 12:21 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 Thank you for your review and the 5-star rating! 🙂

        Reply
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