Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp
A vibrant and fresh grilled shrimp recipe marinated in lime juice and cilantro, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the Marinade: In a bowl, combine shrimp, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly with the marinade.
- Refrigerate to Marinate: Cover and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Skewer the Shrimp (if desired): Thread them onto skewers, leaving space between each shrimp.
- Grill the Shrimp: Place the shrimp on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Serve Immediately: Remove from heat and serve while fresh and hot.
Notes
Don’t skip the marinade for maximum flavor and tenderness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 0mg