Cilantro Lime Shrimp Skewers
Fresh and vibrant shrimp skewers marinated in cilantro and lime, perfect for summer grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the shrimp by adding it to the bowl and coating well. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are opaque.
- Serve with lime wedges, squeezing extra juice on top if desired.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are not overcooked for best texture. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg