Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Fire up the grill and make these juicy, flavorful Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers! The shrimp is marinated in warm spices, fresh lime juice and is grilled to perfection. This chili lime shrimp is packed with warm spices and are bursting with fresh lime flavor. You can enjoy the shrimp as an appetizer with your favorite dip, or serve as tacos and burrito bowls, or with rice or quinoa. It’s also great atop a salad!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 4 minutes

Total Time: 14 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 182 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 - limes
2 tablespoons - olive oil
1 clove - garlic
2 teaspoons - chili powder
½ tsp - ground cumin
½ tsp - paprika
¾ tsp - kosher salt
¼ tsp - black pepper
1 lb - wild jumbo shrimp (about 20-24 shrimp)
4 - metal skewers
lime wedges
¼ cup - cilantro

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
Pour the shrimp in a medium bowl or into a resealable zip top bag. Pour the marinade over the shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate the shrimp for a minimum of 30 minutes (if using smaller shrimp, marinate for 15-20 minutes). Do not marinate longer than specified as the shrimp will cook in the acid from the lime juice like ceviche.
Preheat the grill to medium heat. Remove the shrimp from the bowl and thread onto the skewers, about 5-6 shrimp per skewer (you can fit more if they're smaller shrimp). Sprinkle the shrimp with additional salt and pepper to taste if desired.
Grill 2-3 minutes per side, or until opaque and nicely charred, and the tail and head come together. The shrimp cook very quickly, so keep a close eye on them to ensure that they don't overcook. Remove from heat and serve with lime wedges and cilantro leaves if desired. Enjoy!

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