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

    Published: Jun 15, 2016 / 246 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
    4.76 from 252 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 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 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

    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.

    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.

    Tried this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment and provide a Star Rating below - I love your feedback and try to respond to every comment!

    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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    Comments

    1. Jessie Rasmussen

      February 16, 2022 at 7:21 am

      Recipe was a great base, I followed everything above and then I added smokey paprika chipotle seasoning, cumin, sautéed onions, hatch peppers, and white queso to finish it off and it was delicious! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 18, 2022 at 12:38 pm

        Jessie, you are very welcome! Your additions sound delicious and very flavorful!

        Reply
    2. Sandy

      January 31, 2022 at 9:22 pm

      Made this tonight. It was so delicious! Very simple. Used large shrimp from Costco-13-15 per pound— fresh lime, jasmine rice….excellent, excellent! Definitely goes into my recipe collection!!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 11, 2022 at 8:29 pm

        Sandy, your comment made my day! So glad you've enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for the 5-star review! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Allison

      January 26, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      I feel like this needed something more in the flavor department. Maybe more lime juice & cilantro, maybe cumin?

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 11, 2022 at 9:05 pm

        Yes, you can always use more lime juice and cilantro. Or even, use extra salt to bring out all the flavors. Add some red pepper flakes for a bit of spice!

        Reply
    4. Sally Kilbridge

      November 18, 2021 at 3:48 pm

      The nutrition section says a serving includes 95% of daily cholesterol and 70% of daily sodium. Could that possibly be right?

      Reply
    5. Robert

      November 12, 2021 at 2:58 pm

      Made this the first time tonight, the family loved it. We will most definitely make this again. I used wild caught prawns and it was an instant hit. It is a simple dish to prepare. (Once you have peeled and de veined the prawn) the cilantro (in South Africa it is Coriander) and lime really makes this dish. We will most definitely make this again, with friends this time.

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 18, 2021 at 4:31 pm

        Robert, I am so happy you gave this recipe a try and enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to share such a positive comment - I appreciate it! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Mona

      September 03, 2021 at 11:28 am

      I make this a couple of times per year. It is a favorite of my husband’s.
      And my friends enjoy too! I have enjoyed your other recipes too.

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 22, 2021 at 4:56 pm

        Mona, your comment made my day! Glad you've been enjoying this recipe!

        Reply
    7. Teresa

      August 04, 2021 at 2:58 pm

      I made this a few nights ago and it was amazing. I topped with a few roasted tomatillo's from my garden and paired with a Sauvignon Blanc.

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 13, 2021 at 8:22 pm

        Teresa, so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Love the addition of roasted tomatillo's on top of the rice - sounds so delicious!

        Reply
    8. Kirsten

      July 20, 2021 at 11:39 pm

      Hi. I was wondering if you have had any experience making this or part of recipe in advance? Was thinking of making it for a party. Any suggestions? TIA!

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 13, 2021 at 9:44 pm

        Kirsten, I think this is an excellent recipe to make in advance! Just make sure not to overcook the shrimp and refrigerate everything in a large airtight container to preserve presentation!

        Reply
    9. Claire

      June 07, 2021 at 4:10 pm

      I love making this recipe with shrimp, it is one of my favorite things to make! The gentleman that I have started dating is very allergic to shrimp though, so I was wondering if anyone had substituted chicken or beef with this before?
      Thanks!!!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 13, 2021 at 7:09 pm

        Claire, I actually have a chicken version of this recipe, take a look:
        Chicken Thighs with Cilantro-Lime Black Bean Rice

        Reply
    10. CMP

      April 08, 2021 at 7:57 pm

      I made this recipe tonight. It was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
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