Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp
A vibrant and flavorful shrimp dish marinated with lime and cilantro, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 30 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 limes, juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together the marinade in a medium bowl, combining lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the shrimp in the marinade, ensuring they’re fully coated, for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Skewer the marinated shrimp onto skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Serve immediately after grilling for best taste.
Notes
Serve over rice, in tacos, or as an appetizer. Best enjoyed hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg