Best 7 Lime Marinade For Grilled Shrimp Recipes

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Lime marinade for grilled shrimp is a flavorful and versatile marinade that can elevate the taste of your grilled shrimp to new heights. Made with fresh lime juice, olive oil, and a blend of herbs and spices, this marinade not only infuses the shrimp with a tangy and zesty flavor but also tenderizes it, resulting in succulent and juicy shrimp that are perfect for grilling. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy marinade for a weeknight dinner or a more elaborate marinade for a special occasion, this lime marinade is sure to impress your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCONUT-LIME MARINATED AND GRILLED SHRIMP



Coconut-Lime Marinated and Grilled Shrimp image

The quick and easy marinade in this recipe is a great way to use up that leftover coconut milk you have in your refrigerator. It adds a touch of sweetness to grilled shrimp and only takes 30 minutes to infuse tremendous flavor into your next dinner. Serve with steamed white rice or cold rice noodles for a light but delicious meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large limes (about 10 ounces)
One 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger
2 large cloves garlic
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup canned coconut milk
Kosher salt
1 pound jumbo shrimp (16/20), peeled and deveined
1 small scallion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Zest and juice 2 of the limes (you should have about 1 tablespoon zest and 1/4 cup juice) and add to a medium glass bowl. Peel and grate the ginger and garlic and add to the bowl along with the red pepper flakes, canola oil, coconut milk and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Stir to combine.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the remaining lime into wedges. Reserve for serving.
  • Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and put on a baking sheet lined with paper towels; don't worry if the coconut milk has hardened while it was in the refrigerator. In batches, cook the shrimp until lightly charred in spots on both sides and just cooked through, about 3 minutes total. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large plate.
  • Top with the sliced scallion and serve with the reserved lime wedges.

GARLIC CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP MARINADE



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Garlic Cilantro Lime Shrimp Marinade is a cinch to put together and your shrimp will be deliciously flavored and ready for the grill in just 15 minutes!

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-2 pounds medium or large raw shrimp ((see note))
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice ((2-3 juicy limes))
2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
3 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soy sauce
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour mixture into a large resealable bag.
  • Add shrimp to the bag, press the excess air out, and seal. Chill for 15 minutes.
  • GRILL shrimp on skewers or on a grill pan over medium heat, 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Or BAKE shrimp in a single layer on a greased sheet pan at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes until pink and cooked through.
  • Garnish with extra lime juice and cilantro if desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 286 mg, Sodium 1112 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED LIME SHRIMP



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Make and share this Grilled Lime Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Spring

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 teaspoon fresh lime zest
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb shelled deveined uncooked shrimp

Steps:

  • Mix together the first 8 ingredients in a bowl.
  • Add shrimp; toss to coat.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes to marinate.
  • Thread shrimp on metal skewers; reserve marinade.
  • Place skewered shrimp on grill over medium heat.
  • Cook 3-7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once and brushing with marinade occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 933.5, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 15.7

GRILLED CHILE-LIME SHRIMP



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Make and share this Grilled Chile-Lime Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6 shrimp per serving, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel
1/4 tablespoon lime juice (about 1 1/2 limes)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons cilantro
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp (about 6 per person)

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high.
  • In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except shrimp and stir well.
  • Peel shrimp except for tail, and devein. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place shrimp in large resealable bag. Add marinade. Through bag, rub marinade into shrimp. Place in refrigerator for 20 minutes. Halfway through, turn bag and give shrimp another marinade massage. (Do not marinate longer than 20 minutes, or the acidic lime juice will cook the shrimp).
  • Place shrimp on cutting board and nestle them together in groups of six. Using 2 bamboo skewers for each group, skewer the shrimp together (this is for nice presentation, keeps shrimp from falling into the grill and makes them easier to turn). NOTE: Soak bamboo skewers in water for 15 minutes prior to use, to keep them from burning.
  • Grill shrimp on an oiled grill rack 2 minutes per side, or until opaque.
  • (Serve with Toasted Couscous with Grilled Mango and Zucchini).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.5, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 214.9, Sodium 1244.1, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 23.9

GRILLED TEQUILA-LIME SHRIMP



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Lime and tequila-marinated shrimp grilled on skewers make an easy appetizer to enjoy all summer.

Provided by kellen.f

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
¼ cup olive oil
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch ground cumin
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 (10 inch) wooden skewers
1 large lime, quartered

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lime juice, tequila, olive oil, garlic salt, cumin, and black pepper in a bowl until well blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp, seal bag and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate 1 to 4 hours before grilling.
  • Soak skewers at least 30 minutes in water to prevent burning.
  • Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
  • Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread shrimp onto prepared skewers, 5 to 6 per skewer.
  • Cook, uncovered, on preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with lime wedges for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 282.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP



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A quick garlicky lime marinade works magic on these juicy shrimp. They come off the grill with huge flavors perfect for your next cookout. -Melissa Rodriguez, Van Nuys, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/3 cup lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
Lime slices

Steps:

  • Mix first 9 ingredients; toss with shrimp. Let stand 15 minutes., Thread shrimp and lime slices onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY COCONUT AND LIME GRILLED SHRIMP



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This easy recipe blends together coconut and lime and adds just a touch of spice with jalapeno peppers. A perfect appetizer for summer cookouts.

Provided by Molly O

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded
1 lime, zested and juiced
2 garlic cloves
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
⅓ cup shredded coconut
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup soy sauce
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
skewers

Steps:

  • Combine the jalapeno, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, coconut, olive oil, and soy sauce in a food processor; blend until smooth. Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and allow to marinate at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Thread the shrimp onto skewers, piercing each shrimp near the head and tail.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 747 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, plump shrimp for the best results. Frozen shrimp can also be used, but thaw them thoroughly before marinating.
  • For a more flavorful marinade, use a combination of citrus juices, such as lime, lemon, and orange.
  • Add fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, and basil, to the marinade for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the shrimp for long, at least let them sit in the marinade for 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Grill the shrimp over medium heat until they are cooked through, but not overcooked. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and chewy.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Lime marinade is a quick and easy way to add flavor to grilled shrimp. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this lime marinade for grilled shrimp a try.

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