Spicy Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Name: Spicy Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp lime zest; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

21 min 4 servings Easy

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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

Difficulty

Easy

These spicy lime shrimp skewers are the perfect quick-grill recipe. A punchy marinade of fresh lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes infuses the shrimp with bright, bold flavor, and the high heat of the grill chars the edges while keeping the inside sweet and snappy.

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. Check that the internal temperature of the shrimp reaches 145°F / 63°C by inserting a thermometer into the thickest part of the shrimp.

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.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the skewers over rice, in tacos, on salads, or just eat them straight off the stick with a cold drink.

Nutrition per serving

220

Calories

30g

Protein

10g

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