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Looking for a tasty shrimp recipe to make on the grill this week? Try this recipe for grilled cilantro lime shrimp kebabs.

These kebabs are so easy to make and taste amazing. They have a punch of flavor from the fresh herbs, and brightness from the lime.

Not only are they tasty, but they are also gluten-free, Paleo and Whole30 compliant. Plus, they’re ready in less than 30 minutes.

Keep reading for the grilled cilantro lime shrimp skewers.

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How to make the grilled cilantro lime shrimp kebabs

You’ll need the following ingredients to make these grilled shrimp skewers:

Raw shrimp, olive oil, salt and pepper, cumin, lime, peppers and cilantro, which are ingredients to make grilled cilantro lime shrimp kebabs.

  • 16 jumbo raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 lime, very thinly sliced into rounds
  • 4 baby peppers, cut into chunks
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch of cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 6 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 1 hour
  • 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

How to make these grilled cilantro lime shrimp skewers

To make this recipe you can either use bamboo skewers, or reusable metal skewers. 

Note: If you are using bamboo skewers, be sure to soak them in water for an hour or so before you grill them. Soaking them in water will help them hold up to the heat of the barbecue grill better.

Prep the ingredients

  • Peel and devein the shrimp.
  • Season the shrimp with garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and half of the cilantro. 
  • Cut one lime into very thin slices.
  • Slice the peppers into chunks.

Grilled cilantro lime shrimp skewers in a glass baking dish, that consist of raw shrimp, red and yellow bell peppers, slices of lime and cilantro on wooden skewers.

Assemble the skewers

  • You’re going to be making six skewers.
  • Start with a piece of shrimp, then alternate with the peppers, folded lime slices, and more shrimp.
  • I also like to end each kebab with a piece of shrimp. I find that having shrimp on both ends keeps the other ingredients secure.

TIP: The main thing to remember is not to make the skewers too early. The lime juice will actually start cooking seafood, so the skewers need to be made just before you are ready to cook.

I also try to make sure that when I assemble the skewers, that the lime is not right next to the shrimp.

Grill the skewers

You can either grill the kebabs on a bbq grill outdoors, or on an indoor stove top grill pan. The indentations and raised areas of the pan will give you the “grill marks” just as though you had cooked these outside!

  • If you’re using a stove top grill pan, make sure to brush it with oil before grilling the cilantro lime shrimp kebabs.
  • Place the skewers on the grill, turning occasionally, until shrimp is opaque throughout, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
  • Once the shrimp is cooked, remove the skewers from the grill.
  • Top them with the remaining cilantro and squeeze lime juice over them right before serving.

Grilled cilantro lime shrimp kebabs on a wooden cutting board with limes.

Tasting these grilled lime cilantro shrimp skewers

These grilled shrimp kebabs taste bright and fresh! The cilantro and lime combine so well to flavor the shrimp and peppers. 

Even if you are not a pepper lover, you will like the way they taste. Grilling the peppers enhances their natural sweetness.

The flavor of these shrimp kebabs was just delicious. My husband loved them and they were great served with spicy Mexican rice and a tossed salad.

If you want to add another vegetable side dish you could serve them with this Southern coleslaw. The dressing is just amazing!

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Yield: 2 servings of cilantro lime shrimp kebabs

Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp Kebabs

Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp Kebabs
5.0 Stars (3 Reviews)

This delicious shrimp recipe is quick and easy to prepare. The shrimp have a lovely tart flavor from the limes.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 jumbo raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 lime, very thinly sliced into rounds
  • 4 baby peppers, cut into chunks
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch of cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 6 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 1 hour
  • 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

Instructions

  1. One hour before cooking, soak your skewers in water.
  2. When you're ready to assemble the skewers, prep the shrimp by peeling and deveining them.
  3. Season the shrimp with garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and half of the cilantro. Set aside.
  4. Cut one lime into very thin slices, and slice the peppers into chunks.
  5. Thread six skewers, starting and ending with shrimp, and alternating with the peppers and folded lime slices.
  6. Grill the shrimp on a stove top grill pan brushed with olive oil, turning occasionally, until shrimp is opaque throughout, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
  7. Top with remaining cilantro and squeeze lime juice right before serving.
  8. Serve with rice and garnish with lime.

Notes

Adapted from a recipe on Skinny Taste.

Make sure not to assemble your skewers too early or the lime juice will begin to cook the shrimp. You should assemble the skewers right before you will be grilling them.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 166Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 914mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 5gSugar: 7gProtein: 10g

Nutritional information is approximate due to natural variation in ingredients and the cook-at-home nature of our meals.

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Cuisine: Mexican / Category: BBQ Recipes

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Jess

Friday 15th of April 2016

Thanks so much for the tip about soaking the skewers in water! I'd never thought of doing that before!

Carol

Friday 15th of April 2016

It really makes a big difference in how they cook. They take the heat well if you soak.

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