Chili Lime Shrimp
A quick and flavorful dish featuring shrimp marinated in zesty lime juice and sweet chili sauce, perfect for grilling as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail-on) Use large, fresh shrimp for best results.
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves (or parsley leaves, chopped finely)
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped finely)
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for 15-30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro (or parsley), sweet chili sauce, garlic, honey, and salt.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat grill or grilling pan as shrimp marinate.
- Skewer shrimp onto soaked bamboo skewers (aim for 4-5 shrimp per skewer).
Cooking
- Grill the skewers for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until shrimp are pink and slightly charred.
Serving
- Serve shrimp immediately, garnished with lime wedges and fresh cilantro, or over jasmine rice or alongside a salad.
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Notes
For variations, consider adding vegetables to skewers, substituting shrimp with chicken or fish, or adjusting spice levels as desired.