Spicy Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Juicy shrimp marinated in zesty lime, garlic, and red pepper flakes, grilled on skewers until charred and bursting with flavor.
Prep
15 min
Cook
6 min
Total
21 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Ingredients
Shrimp
Instructions
Marinate
Toss shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and salt. Marinate for 15-30 minutes. Do not marinate longer — the acid in lime juice will start to cook the shrimp and make them rubbery.
Skewer
Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers, piercing through both the tail and the thick end so they lay flat and cook evenly.
Grill hot and fast
Grill over high direct heat for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink, slightly charred at the edges, and just cooked through.
Pro tip: Shrimp are done when they form a loose C shape. A tight O means they are overcooked.
Serve
Transfer to a platter. Squeeze extra lime juice on top and scatter with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
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