Chili-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Chili-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients
For the Chili-Lime Marinade
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for extra heat
For the Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 2 bell peppers, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes if using
- 1 lime wedges, for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, minced garlic, honey, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the shrimp to the marinade, tossing gently to ensure all shrimp are coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour. Do not marinate for longer than 1 hour as the lime juice can start to 'cook' the shrimp.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
While the shrimp is marinating, if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 4
Thread the marinated shrimp, bell pepper pieces, and red onion pieces onto the skewers, alternating them. Aim for about 4-5 shrimp per skewer, depending on their size.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. Place the skewers on the preheated grill.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Grill the skewers for 2-4 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and the vegetables are tender-crisp with nice grill marks. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Remove the skewers from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chili-Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers
For the Chili-Lime Marinade
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for extra heat
For the Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 2 bell peppers, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes if using
- 1 lime wedges, for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, minced garlic, honey, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the shrimp to the marinade, tossing gently to ensure all shrimp are coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour. Do not marinate for longer than 1 hour as the lime juice can start to 'cook' the shrimp.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
While the shrimp is marinating, if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 4
Thread the marinated shrimp, bell pepper pieces, and red onion pieces onto the skewers, alternating them. Aim for about 4-5 shrimp per skewer, depending on their size.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. Place the skewers on the preheated grill.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Grill the skewers for 2-4 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and the vegetables are tender-crisp with nice grill marks. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Remove the skewers from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.
⏱️ 2 min