Our easy Chili Lime Shrimp is packed with flavor and cooked in a matter of minutes! Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner that can be served with just about anything!
The Best Chili Lime Shrimp Recipe
For years we have been making a variety of different shrimp recipes with so many different flavors. They are the perfect protein option that cooks so quickly. This is our new favorite shrimp recipe that makes the perfect main course for those busy weeknights. Enjoy this delicious chili lime shrimp on their own with some delicious side dish recipes, on tacos with a corn salad, or in a chili lime shrimp rice bowl. A family favorite that we will be making again and again!
Looking for more shrimp recipes? You have to try our Cilantro Lime Shrimp!
What You Will Need
- one pound of shrimp – either pick-up some jumbo shrimp at your local grocery store on the day you plan to cook it or fully thaw a bag of frozen shrimp.
- olive oil – a good base for the perfect marinade recipe for succulent shrimp.
- lime juice & lime zest – a little bit of acidity really lightens and brightens the best chili-lime flavors!
- chili powder, ground cumin, & kosher salt – spices that pack a little tex-mex flavor punch and warm heat.
- fresh garlic – everything is always better with some garlic cloves in the mix!
- soy sauce – just a splash for some added flavor.
How To Make Chili Lime Shrimp
The first steps to making this easy, healthy recipe are to prep and gather all of the simple ingredients listed in the recipe card.
Now place the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, soy sauce, and seasonings in a small bowl. Whisk to fully combine.
Then place the shrimp in a large bowl, shallow baking dish, or large ziploc bag. Pour the marinade over the top and toss to coat. Let them marinate for 30 minutes.
Bring your outdoor grill or charcoal grill to a medium heat. Place the marinated shrimp directly on the hot grates in a single layer and cook for a couple of minutes, flipping halfway through. Feel free to place them on metal skewers or wooden skewers, if that is easier for you.
Best Ways To Serve Chili Lime Shrimp
The options for serving this main dish into an easy meal for weeknight meals are endless! Here are a few of our favorite ways to enjoy them:
- chili lime shrimp tacos – perfect on your favorite tortillas with a variety of toppings, like red onion, a creamy slaw, or some homemade guacamole.
- chili lime shrimp noodles – they would also be great over your favorite noodles cooked to al dente. Add a little kick of heat with some red pepper flakes.
- chili lime shrimp rice bowls – another great dinner option would be to serve over cilantro lime rice, white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice as a chili lime shrimp rice bowl!
- lettuce wraps – place the cooked shrimp on a large piece of butter lettuce with lime wedges for a fresh squeeze of lime juice!
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Chili Lime Shrimp
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinate Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Description
A delicious + easy Chili Lime Shrimp recipe that is packed with flavor and comes together quickly. Serve as-is, in a rice bowl or in a taco!
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp (16–20 per bag)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- zest of 2 limes
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prep Shrimp: Ensure shrimp is thawed and remove shell (leave tail on, if you prefer). Place in a glass bowl or reusable silicone bag.
- Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic, soy sauce, and kosher salt. Pour marinade over the shrimp. Cover and let marinate 30 minutes.
- Grill: Ensure grill grates are clean. Bring grill to medium-high heat. Shake off excess marinade from shrimp and grill for a total of 2-4 minutes (total cook time will depend upon how large your shrimp are) or until shrimp are no long translucent. Transfer to plate.
- Serve: Serve with an extra squeeze of fresh lime juice! These are perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or simply eaten as-is with some grilled vegetables!
Notes
- Size of Shrimp: the size of your shrimp will dictate how long you need to cook them. For this recipe we used a 1lb bag of raw, frozen shrimp and there were 16-20 shrimp per bag. So they were pretty big shrimp, but not nearly the size of a prawn. If you use really tiny shrimp, you may want to see below for the stove-top method or use a grill pan so the shrimp won’t fall through the grates.
- Serving Suggestions: we love serving these in our Chili Lime Shrimp Rice Bowls!
- Stove Top: feel free to cook these on the stove top, if you prefer – bring large skillet to medium high heat. Add a little olive oil, swirl to coat the hot skillet. In batches, cook shrimp approx. 1-2 minutes per side or until the shrimp is no longer translucent. Transfer to plate and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4oz
- Calories: 231
- Sugar: 0.7 g
- Sodium: 331.8 mg
- Fat: 14.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.7 g
- Protein: 23.4 g
- Cholesterol: 182.5 mg
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