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Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Danielle Dunn
Grilled shrimp made with a cilantro-lime flavored marinade.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 bunch or 1 ounce cilantro
  • 1 cup red onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • juice from two limes
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • grapeseed oil for stove top instructions only
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter for stove top instructions only
  • 1 - 1.5 lbs. jumbo or large shrimp peeled, deveined, tail-on
  • bamboo skewers optional

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor or blender, add the first eight ingredients. Turn on food processor, and starting with 1 tbsp., add oil until consistency is creamy. I normally find myself needing about 3 tablespoons total.
  • In a bowl, add this mixture to your shrimp. Using a spoon, stir mixture until shrimp until all shrimp fully coated. Cover with plastic wrap, and let marinate for at least 15 minutes, but no longer than 30 minutes.
  • If using bamboo skewers, place shrimp on skewers. Should be able to get 5-6 shrimp on each skewer.

Stove top instructions

  • Heat skillet or griddle over medium-high heat, and add about 1 tbsp. of grapeseed oil and 1 tbsp. of butter.
  • Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for 1-2 minutes on others side. Shrimp should be pink in color with a light sear. Repeat until all shrimp are cooked.

Char or gas grill instructions

  • Preheat grill to 375 - 425 degrees.
  • Place shrimp directly on grill. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side.

Notes

If you using bamboo skewers, soak skewers for a minimum of 30 minutes in warm water to prevent skewers from burning.
Keyword seafood, Shrimp
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