Description
Grilled shrimp marinated in garlic, cilantro, and lime, then grilled over charcoal for a wonderful smokey flavor. This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium or large shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- ¼ cup avocado oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ⅛ tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat grill to 350-450℉.
- Step 2: Prepare the marinade by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk together. Remove 2 tbsp of the marinade and set aside.
- Step 3: Add shrimp to a medium size bowl, pour the marinade over the top and gently mix to ensure all the shrimp is coated in the marinade. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Step 4: If using wooden skewers, let soak in water during this time.
- Step 5: Remove the shrimp from the marinade and skewer.
- Step 6: Place the shrimp skewers on the grill over direct heat. Let cook for 3-4 minutes, then turn and cook an additional 3-4 minutes. Brush the shrimp with the set aside marinade during cooking. Be careful as drips will cause the fire to jump. Shrimp will turn opaque and have a pink appearance when done cooking.
- Step 7: Remove the shrimp from the grill and serve warm.
Notes
Do not marinate the shrimp for more than 15 minutes as the lime juice will ‘cook’ the shrimp and make them tough. Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning. Can be prepared in a skillet if a grill is not available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American, Southwestern, Tex Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1136 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 286 mg
Keywords: grilled shrimp, shrimp skewers, cilantro lime shrimp, 30 minute recipe, healthy seafood