Best 3 Grilled Shrimp With Cilantro Lime And Peanuts Recipes

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**Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro, Lime, and Peanuts: A Flavorful and Refreshing Summer Treat**

As the sun shines brightly and the air fills with the scent of grilling, it's time to indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our grilled shrimp recipe. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also bursts with a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Succulent shrimp are grilled to perfection, then tossed in a vibrant cilantro, lime, and peanut sauce that adds a refreshing zing. Accompanying this main attraction are two additional recipes that complement the grilled shrimp perfectly: a zesty avocado-tomatillo salsa and a creamy cilantro-lime dressing. These recipes come together effortlessly, creating a delightful meal that will be the star of your next backyard barbecue or summer gathering.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP



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A quick garlicky lime marinade works magic on these juicy shrimp. They come off the grill with huge flavors perfect for your next cookout. -Melissa Rodriguez, Van Nuys, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/3 cup lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
Lime slices

Steps:

  • Mix first 9 ingredients; toss with shrimp. Let stand 15 minutes., Thread shrimp and lime slices onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRISPY SHRIMP CAKES WITH CHILE-LIME MAYO



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Savory fried shrimp cakes are popular in coastal areas in many parts of the world, with each region adding its own vibrant flavors to the mix. Here, the golden-edged patties are shot through with fresh basil and cilantro for brightness, chiles for heat and a little fish sauce (an ingredient often found in Southeast Asian recipes) for depth. Then, as an untraditional binder, crushed-up rice cakes are mixed in with the shrimp for an ethereal, especially crisp result. But panko or cracker crumbs make acceptable substitutes if rice cakes aren't available.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, seafood, main course

Time 45m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 to 5 large original or lightly salted rice cakes, or 6 to 10 thin cakes (see Tip)
1 pound shelled large raw shrimp (20 to 24), coarsely chopped
1/4 cup minced shallot (or use onion or scallion)
6 tablespoons chopped cilantro
6 tablespoons chopped basil leaves, more for serving
3 tablespoons minced jalapeño or red chile pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 lime
Safflower, peanut or grapeseed oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In the bowl of the food processor (or you can use a blender), add the rice cakes and pulse until you get 1 1/4 cups rice cake crumbs. Return 1/4 cup crumbs to the food processor, reserving the remaining 1 cup for coating the cakes.
  • Add shrimp, shallot, 4 tablespoons each of the cilantro and basil, and 2 tablespoons jalapeño to the crumbs. Add 2 teaspoons fish sauce, and a pinch each salt and pepper. Pulse until the mixture forms a coarse, chunky paste. (Be careful not to overprocess; if using a blender, scrape down the sides frequently.) Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate while you make the sauce (at least 15 minutes and up to 24 hours).
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, remaining cilantro, basil, jalapeño and fish sauce. Zest the lime into the bowl, then cut the naked lime into wedges and squeeze in some juice. Salt to taste. Reserve extra lime wedges for serving.
  • Spread remaining 1 cup rice cake crumbs out onto a plate or sheet pan. With wet hands to keep shrimp paste from sticking, form 2 tablespoons of shrimp mixture into a 1/2-inch-thick patty and put it on top of the crumbs. Repeat with remaining shrimp mixture, re-wetting your hands as necessary. Turn the patties over in the crumbs to coat both sides.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry patties in batches until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve shrimp cakes topped with more basil leaves, with chile-lime sauce for dunking and lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE



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I came up with this recipe when my daughter grew a beautiful jalapeno plant last summer. I already had cilantro in the garden, so it seemed like a great combination for a tasty sauce. -Elizabeth Lubin, Huntington Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
DIPPING SAUCE:
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cilantro, oil, chives and garlic. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., In a blender, combine the sauce ingredients; cover and process until blended. Chill until serving., Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp that are deveined and peeled.
  • To prevent the shrimp from sticking to the grill, make sure the grates are well-oiled.
  • Cook the shrimp over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp, as they will become tough and rubbery.
  • Serve the grilled shrimp immediately with the cilantro-lime sauce and peanuts.

Conclusion:

Grilled shrimp with cilantro-lime sauce and peanuts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. The shrimp are grilled to perfection and then tossed in a flavorful sauce made with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and peanuts. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. To achieve the best results when making this recipe, be sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Fresh shrimp will have a sweet and briny flavor, while fresh cilantro and lime juice will add a bright and citrusy flavor to the sauce. If you don't have access to fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro instead, but be sure to use half the amount since it is more concentrated. Grilling the shrimp over medium heat will help to prevent them from overcooking and becoming tough. You can also use a grill pan if you don't have a grill. Once the shrimp are cooked, toss them in the cilantro-lime sauce and peanuts and serve immediately. This dish is a great source of protein and healthy fats, and it is also low in calories and carbohydrates. It is a perfect meal for a healthy and delicious summer meal.

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