Description
Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice, garlic, and spices that enhance their natural sweetness. In just 14 minutes, you can have this mouthwatering meal on the table, impressing your guests with both taste and presentation. Whether served on skewers, over rice, or in tacos, these grilled shrimp are sure to become a favorite in your household. Plus, they are healthy and packed with protein, making them an excellent choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and de-veined)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (for sauce)
- 1 medium lime (juiced for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon dry Ranch dressing seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (for sauce)
- Fresh lime wedges (for serving)
- 1 medium avocado (for serving)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper, and chopped cilantro.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and let sit covered in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes.
- Skewer marinated shrimp closely but not overcrowded.
- Grill shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- For the sauce, mix Greek yogurt with milk, cilantro, lime juice, dry Ranch dressing seasoning, and salt until smooth.
- Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges and sliced avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg