Description
A delicious and flavorful recipe for grilled shrimp marinated in cilantro and lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh shrimp (Shells removed and deveined; tails removed is optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1–2 teaspoons brown sugar or sweetener
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (juice of 1/2 lime)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Soak your cedar plank in water for at least one hour before using it. Ensure it’s completely submerged in water.
- Preheat grill to medium heat (350 degrees).
- Place the shrimp on the cedar plank. Rub the olive oil over the shrimp and season with the spices.
- Grill the shrimp for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked.
- Add the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a small bowl and stir.
- Add the shrimp to a separate bowl or container. Drizzle the cilantro lime marinade over the shrimp. Reserve 20% of the marinade to coat over the cooked shrimp for extra flavor.
- Grill the shrimp for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked.
- Add the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a small bowl and stir.
- Add the shrimp to a separate bowl or container. Drizzle the sweet chili marinade over the shrimp. Reserve 20% of the marinade to coat over the cooked shrimp for extra flavor.
- Grill the shrimp for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked.
Notes
- Ensure the cedar plank is soaked adequately to prevent it from burning on the grill.
- Adjust the seasoning to personal preference for a spicier or milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg