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Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Cilantro lime shrimp skewers are a quick and easy dinner or appetizer! Shrimp is marinated in a mixture of cilantro, lime juice, honey, and flavorful dried spices, then grilled to perfection.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Calories: 243 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
- zest of a lime
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp 16/21 count, peeled and deveined
Instructions
- Whisk the marinade ingredients in a glass measuring cup or bowl. Put the shrimp in a bowl or freezer bag and pour the marinade over them.
- Stir to coat all of the shrimp in the marinade or massage it in if using a freezer bag. Marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Thread the shrimp onto metal or wooden skewers. If using wooden skewers make sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat your grill to 400° F. then clean and oil the grates.
- Place the shrimp skewers onto the grill grates and grill for 2-3 minutes. Flip them over and grill another 2 minutes or until they're pink, opaque, and have a loose C shape.
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Notes
- Optional step - After removing the shrimp from the marinade, pour the marinade into a small saucepan or skillet and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for a couple minutes. Stir the entire time. Brush the glaze onto the grilled shrimp skewers.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
287mg
(96%)
Sodium
1298mg
(54%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 287mg | 96% |
| Sodium | 1298mg | 54% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.