Lime Cilantro Grilled Shrimp (Printable Version)
Marinated shrimp grilled with zesty lime and fresh cilantro for a bright, summery meal ready in under an hour.
# Ingredient List:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ To Serve
11 - Lime wedges
12 - Extra chopped cilantro
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, honey, cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until well combined.
02 - Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, ensuring not to exceed 1 hour to prevent the lime juice from cooking the shrimp.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes prior to grilling to prevent burning.
04 - Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, leaving slight space between each piece for even cooking.
05 - Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred. Take care not to overcook as shrimp becomes tough when overdone.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with additional chopped cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in under five minutes with ingredients you probably keep on hand
- These shrimp cook so fast that they have become my go-to for unexpected guests or busy weeknight dinners
02 -
- Do not marinate longer than an hour or the lime will start to cook the shrimp before it hits the grill
- Overcooked shrimp become rubbery, so pull them off the heat the moment they turn pink throughout
03 -
- Pat shrimp dry before adding to the marinade so the coating actually sticks instead of sliding off
- Let the grill get properly hot before adding the skewers for those gorgeous char marks and caramelized edges