Description
Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of summer to your table, making it ideal for both casual weeknight dinners and festive gatherings. This recipe combines succulent shrimp marinated in zesty lime juice, fresh cilantro, and aromatic spices, creating a mouthwatering experience that is both quick to prepare and satisfying. In just minutes, you can have tender, grilled shrimp ready to serve as an appetizer, over a bed of rice, or tucked into tacos. With its delightful citrus notes and a hint of spice, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium lime (juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper, and cilantro.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss until coated. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Soak wooden skewers in water if using.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers with space in between each piece.
- Grill shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges and avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg