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22 Cilantro Recipes For The Herb's Biggest Fans (PHOTOS)

22 Recipes For Cilantro Lovers

A little bit of fresh herbs can go a long way in a recipe. They pack a ton of flavor, and cilantro is no exception. Its bright and refreshing taste has the ability to liven up a dish with just a sprinkle on top. But this herb can do so much more than garnish dishes. Cilantro is the main ingredient in many sauces served atop grilled meats, it stars in fragrant Thai dishes, and some would argue that it's essential for a good guacamole. Click through the slideshow below for cilantro recipes that showcase its great flavor.

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1
Seared Sea Scallops with Cilantro Gremolata
James Random/Food52
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2
Cold Marinated Sirloin Noodle Bowl
Macheesmo
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3
Savory Lime Corn Cakes with Avocado Cream
A Spicy Perspective
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4
Szechuan Lambypops with Cilantro Chimichurri
James Ransom/Food52
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5
Nacho Hot Dogs
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6
Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Simply Recipes
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7
Vegetarian Rice Congee
Macheesmo
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8
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde
A Spicy Perspective
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9
Grilled Corn with Lime Cilantro Wasabi Butter
Steamy Kitchen
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10
Cilantro & Ginger Hummus
A Beautiful Mess
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11
Cilantro Pesto
kmartinelli/Food52
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12
Southwestern Spiced Sweet Potato Fries with Chili-Cilantro Sour Cream
James Random/Food52
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13
Coriander Chicken Cutlets With Cilantro Lemon Sauce
New Media Publishing
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14
Skirt Steak With Orange Cilantro Salsa
Georgia Glynn Smith
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15
Steamed Wild Striped Bass With Ginger And Scallions
John Kernick/Food&Wine
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16
Ginger Beef Salad
Yunhee Kim
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17
Soba Noodles With Grilled Shrimp And Cilantro
Stephanie Foley
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18
Warm Flank Steak Salad With Mint And Cilantro
Cederic Angeles/Food&Wine
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19
Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Corn and Cilantro
Food52
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20
Grilled Acorn Squash With Cilantro Mojo
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21
Spicy Pea Fritters With Cilantro And Potato Raita
Georgia Glynn Smith
These spring pea fritters make a healthy snack or light lunch. They are lightly fried and perfectly spiced with turmeric, cumin and fennel.Get the Spicy Pea Fritters with Cilantro and Potato Raita recipe
22
Cilantro Spice Yogurt Dip With Pita Strips And Vegetables
New Media Publishing
Jalapeno, cumin, cardamom and cilantro spice up this cool yogurt dip. It's a refreshing and light dip to serve with crudite and pita chips on hot, summer days.Get the Cilantro Spice Yogurt Dip with Pita Strips and Vegetables recipe

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