Chili Lime Shrimp Recipe
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
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- zest of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prep Shrimp: Ensure 1 pound raw 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 ⅓ cup fresh lime juice, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, zest of 2 limes, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, and ¼ teaspoon 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 easy 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 make pan fried shrimp 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
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1044mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg
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