Description
Zesty lime shrimp sizzle with Mexican-inspired flair, promising a quick and punchy seafood dinner. Marinade infuses juicy prawns with citrus tang, while grill marks add smoky depth for maximum flavor satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) raw extra jumbo shrimp (16–20 per pound), peeled and deveined
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
Marinade and Garnish:
- ⅓ cup (79 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced jalapeño
- Thin slices of fresh lime (if placing shrimp on skewers)
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
- Wedges of fresh lime for squeezing over top of grilled shrimp
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning during grilling, ensuring even cooking and preventing potential fire hazards.
- Create a zesty marinade by blending olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and seasonings until the mixture becomes a smooth, fragrant liquid.
- Gently coat peeled and deveined shrimp with the prepared marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly covered for maximum flavor absorption.
- Refrigerate the marinating shrimp for 2-3 hours, occasionally repositioning the seafood to promote uniform seasoning and tenderness.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high temperature and lightly oil the cooking grates to prevent sticking and facilitate easy shrimp removal.
- Thread marinated shrimp onto pre-soaked skewers, interspersing with fresh lime slices to enhance visual appeal and infuse additional citrus notes.
- Carefully place skewered shrimp on the hot grill, cooking for approximately 3-4 minutes per side until they transform from translucent to opaque with appealing char marks.
- Transfer grilled shrimp to a decorative platter, garnishing generously with freshly chopped cilantro for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Accompany the dish with lime wedges, allowing diners to squeeze additional citrus flavor over the succulent grilled shrimp just before enjoying.
Notes
- Wooden skewers transform into fire-resistant tools when soaked in water before grilling.
- Lime slices nestled between succulent shrimp create vibrant visual and flavor contrast during cooking.
- Marinating seafood requires gentle folding to ensure each delicate piece absorbs zesty citrus and herb-infused flavors.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg