Description
This grilled shrimp recipe features a zesty lime marinade, making it a flavorful and quick dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Marinade Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha
- Shrimp Ingredients
- 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together garlic, olive oil, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, and chili sauce. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade.
3. Add shrimp to the remaining marinade and toss to coat evenly.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and let it heat for about 5 minutes.
5. Thread shrimp onto skewers.
6. Grill shrimp, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade before and after each turn, until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side.
7. Transfer shrimp to a serving platter, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
This dish is perfect for summer cookouts or family gatherings.
Add extra lime zest for more intense citrus flavor.
Serve with a spicy dipping sauce for an extra kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 187
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg