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5 from 45 votes

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Grilled shrimp. These shrimp are marinated in a garlic, cilantro, lime marinade. Then grilled over charcoal to give a wonderful smokey flavor. This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southwestern, Tex Mex
Servings: 4
Author: Serene

Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium or large shrimp deveined and peeled

Shrimp Marinade

  • ¼ cup avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • tsp chili powder
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to 350-450℉.
  • Prepare the marinade by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk together. Remove 2 tbsp of the marinade and set aside.
  • Add shrimp to a medium size bowl, pour the marinade over the top and gently mix to ensure all the shrimp is coated in the marinade. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  • If using wooden skewers, let soak in water during this time.
  • Remove the shrimp from the marinade and skewer.
  • Place the shrimp skewers on the grill over direct heat. Let cook for 3-4 minutes, then turn and cook an additional 3-4 minutes. Brush the shrimp with the set aside marinade during cooking. Be careful as drips will cause the fire to jump. Shrimp will turn opaque and have a pink appearance when done cooking.
  • Remove the shrimp from the grill and serve warm.

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Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1136mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 3mg