Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp Recipe
A quick marinade with lime, cilantro, garlic, and aromatics for an easy shrimp skewer recipe. Add a refreshing dipping sauce for a great appetizer or a meal for two.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Entree
Cuisine: American, seafood
Keyword: cilantro lime shrimp, grilled cilantro lime shrimp
Servings: 4 people
Cost: $25.00
- 1 pound 16/20 count shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Marinade
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons diced cilantro
- 1 tablespoon diced jalapeños, ribs and seeds removed About ½ of a jalapeño.
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tablespoon diced shallots About ½ of a small shallot.
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Avocado Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt Alternatively you can use sour cream if you don't like the zesty flavor of Greek yogurt.
- ½ ripe avocado
- 1 tabelspoons diced shallots
- 1 tablespoon diced cilantro
- 1 clove diced garlic
- ½ lime juiced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Preheat the grill and set up for direct grilling targeting 400 - 450 degrees in the cooking chamber. While grill warms up, marinate the shrimp and soak wooden skewers in water.
In a large bowl combine the marinade ingredients and stir to incorporate. Add the shrimp and stir. Marinate for 15 - 20 minutes. Occasionally stirring the shrimp.
Place shrimp on the skewer. We use smaller skewers with four shrimp to a skewer. Place shrimp on the grill over direct heat. Grill for 4 - 5 minutes on one side or until you see nice grill marks. Flip the shrimp and continue grilling until they look pink or they read at least 135 degrees F on an instant read thermometer. About 3 - 4 additional minutes.
Remove and serve with the dipping sauce.
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 301mg | Sodium: 1051mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 3mg