GRILLED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC AND LIME
Ingredients (4 servings)
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1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on optional)
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3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced
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Zest of 1 lime
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Juice of 1–2 limes
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp melted butter (optional for richness)
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½ tsp chili flakes or 1 fresh chili, sliced (optional)
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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1–2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
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Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Make the Garlic–Lime Marinade
In a bowl, combine:
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Garlic
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Lime zest
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Lime juice
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Olive oil
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Butter (optional)
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Chili flakes
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Salt + pepper
Mix well and add the shrimp.
Marinate 15–20 minutes max (acid can cook shrimp if too long).
2. Grill the Shrimp
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Heat grill to medium-high.
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Thread shrimp onto skewers OR use a grill basket.
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Grill 2–3 minutes per side until pink, lightly charred, and firm.
Avoid overcooking—they turn rubbery quickly.
3. Finish & Serve
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Transfer shrimp to a platter.
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Spoon a little fresh marinade (heated briefly in a pan) over the top.
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Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley.
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Serve with lime wedges.
Perfect with: rice, grilled veggies, tacos, or a fresh green salad.
Variations
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Smoky: Add ½ tsp smoked paprika.
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Tropical: Add 1 tbsp honey + serve with grilled pineapple.
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Extra spicy: Add chipotle, cayenne, or sliced bird’s eye chili.
- 1/4 c. fresh lime juice
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
- 1 sm. onion, minced
- 4 very lg. cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
- 24 lg. or extra lg. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb. andouille or other smoked sausage
INSTRUCTIONS
Whisk together juice and oil. Stir in next 4 ingredients. Marinate shrimp in this mixture for 1 hour. Alternately thread shrimp and andouille on skewers. Do not crowd shrimp. Grill over medium coals until shrimp are opaque, about one minute per side. Serve with warmed marinade on side. Enjoy !
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