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Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Grilled shrimp. These shrimp are marinated in a garlic, cilantro, lime marinade. Then grilled over charcoal to give a wonderful smokey flavor. This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 lb medium or large shrimp deveined and peeled
Shrimp Marinade
- ¼ cup avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ⅛ tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 350-450℉.
- Prepare the marinade by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk together. Remove 2 tbsp of the marinade and set aside.
- Add shrimp to a medium size bowl, pour the marinade over the top and gently mix to ensure all the shrimp is coated in the marinade. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- If using wooden skewers, let soak in water during this time.
- Remove the shrimp from the marinade and skewer.
- Place the shrimp skewers on the grill over direct heat. Let cook for 3-4 minutes, then turn and cook an additional 3-4 minutes. Brush the shrimp with the set aside marinade during cooking. Be careful as drips will cause the fire to jump. Shrimp will turn opaque and have a pink appearance when done cooking.
- Remove the shrimp from the grill and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
1136mg
(47%)
Potassium
130mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
92IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
170mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1136mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 170mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.