Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp Skewers
Easy grilled cilantro lime shrimp skewers that are perfect for the summer time. These shrimp kabobs are so EASY to make and so flavorful! They require less than 10 ingredients and take just 10 quick minutes of prep work!
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 - 2 pounds extra large shrimp deveined (shell on or off, either is fine)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes according to preference
- 1 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients, except the shrimp in a medium bowl. Allow the sugar to dissolve before tossing in the shrimp. Let the shrimp marinade for 30 minutes and up to 3 hours, covered in the refrigerator.
- Place the shrimp on skewers and outdoor grill them on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes per side or on an indoor grill (like a George Foreman) for 2-3 minutes total.
Notes
- If you aren't a huge fan of cilantro, just simply replace it with freshly chopped parsley. Swap out the lime juice for lemon juice as the flavor of parsley tends to go better with lemons. That will add a slight variation to the recipe but with similar flavor profiles.
- You can also add, sliced zucchini, onions, and bell peppers to the shrimp kabobs.
- Other serving suggestions: On a bed of rice, over a salad, in tacos. See post for more suggestions.
