Cilantro Lime Shrimp

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Cilantro lime shrimp skewers are a quick and easy dinner or appetizer! Shrimp is marinated in a mixture of cilantro, lime juice, honey, and flavorful dried spices, then grilled to perfection.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Additional Time15

Total Time35

Course: Fish + Seafood

Cuisine: Southwest

Keyword: cilantro lime shrimp, cilantro lime shrimp kabobs, cilantro lime shrimp skewers, grilled cilantro lime shrimp, shrimp skewers

Servings: -5 servings

Author: Danae Halliday

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
Zest of a lime
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp 16/21 count, peeled and deveined

Instructions

Whisk the marinade ingredients in a glass measuring cup or bowl. Put the shrimp in a bowl or freezer bag and pour the marinade over them.
Stir to coat all of the shrimp in the marinade or massage it in if using a freezer bag. Marinate for 15-30 minutes.
Thread the shrimp onto metal or wooden skewers. If using wooden skewers make sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat your grill to 400° F. then clean and oil the grates.
Place the shrimp skewers onto the grill grates and grill for 2-3 minutes. Flip them over and grill another 2 minutes or until they're pink, opaque, and have a loose C shape.

Notes

Optional step - After removing the shrimp from the marinade, pour the marinade into a small saucepan or skillet and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for a couple minutes. Stir the entire time. Brush the glaze onto the grilled shrimp skewers.

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