Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Lime Sauce
Juicy grilled shrimp served with a bright blended sauce of cilantro, lime, garlic, and jalapeño.
Instructions
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Step 1
Blend the cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, honey, and the sauce portions of the olive oil, lime juice, and salt until mostly smooth. Set the cilantro lime sauce aside.
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Step 2
Toss the shrimp in a mixing bowl with the remaining olive oil, lime juice, and salt, plus the cumin and black pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
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Step 3
Preheat the grill over high heat.
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Step 4
Thread the marinated shrimp onto metal skewers, passing each skewer through the thick and narrow ends so the shrimp lie flat.
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Step 5
Grill the shrimp until lightly charred, opaque, and firm, about 2 minutes per side. Confirm the centers reach 63°C.
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Step 6
Serve the grilled shrimp immediately with the cilantro lime sauce spooned over them or offered alongside.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep raw shrimp refrigerated at 4°C or below, use clean utensils for the cooked shrimp, and cook the thickest pieces to 63°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 2 days.
Risk factors
- raw shellfish may carry foodborne pathogens
- cross-contamination from raw shrimp juices
- hot grill and metal skewers can cause burns