Description
A flavorful chili lime grilled shrimp dish that combines zesty lime and spicy chili for a perfect seafood experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers for easy grilling.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove from grill and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- Serve with lime wedges for added flavor.
- Pair with a fresh salad or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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