Description
A delicious and refreshing cilantro lime grilled shrimp recipe that is perfect for summer barbecues or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
- Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque.
- Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Serve with lime wedges and a side of rice or salad.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp Recipe, Summer Recipes