How to Make Spicy Lime Grilled Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the combination of fiery spice and zesty citrus, and when it comes to grilling up some succulent shrimp, there's no better way to season them than with a spicy lime marinade. This recipe for Spicy Lime Grilled Shrimp is a game-changer when it comes to summer barbecues and backyard cookouts. The tangy lime juice, paired with the heat of the chili flakes, creates a flavor explosion that will leave your taste buds tingling and your guests begging for the recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (such as Emeril's Essence)
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (30-40 per pound)

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 pound

  • Mix together Cajun seasoning, lime juice, and oil in a resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade; shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Cook shrimp on the preheated grill until bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    69 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 633mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 122mg