Chili Lime Shrimp Skewers
Grilled shrimp marinated in zesty lime and chili powder, perfect for outdoor gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for about 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Skewer the Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto the skewers.
- Grill to Perfection: Grill the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are pink and opaque.
- Serve with Love: Remove from the grill and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Ensure the grill is well-heated to prevent sticking. Soak wooden skewers beforehand to avoid splintering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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