Best 9 Lime Marinade For Grilled Shrimp Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing lime marinade for grilled shrimp, a symphony of zesty flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This marinade strikes the perfect balance between tangy and savory, infusing succulent shrimp with a burst of citrusy goodness. Grilled to perfection, the shrimp emerge with a slightly charred exterior and a tender, juicy interior, making them the star of any gathering.

Accompany your grilled shrimp with a selection of delectable dipping sauces, each offering a unique flavor profile to complement the zesty marinade. From the creamy richness of a classic cocktail sauce to the spicy kick of a Sriracha-infused mayo, these sauces add an extra layer of flavor and elevate the shrimp to a gourmet experience.

For those seeking a refreshing side dish to balance the bold flavors of the grilled shrimp, look no further than our zesty lime and avocado salad. This vibrant salad combines the tanginess of fresh limes with the creamy texture of ripe avocados, resulting in a refreshing and flavorful accompaniment that cuts through the richness of the shrimp.

And to complete your meal, savor the delightful shrimp tacos, a delightful fusion of Mexican and seafood flavors. Tender grilled shrimp, marinated in our zesty lime marinade, are nestled in warm tortillas and topped with a medley of fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of spicy salsa. Each bite is an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more.

So embark on a culinary journey with our lime marinade for grilled shrimp and explore the symphony of flavors it offers. Treat your taste buds to a delightful experience that will leave you and your guests wanting more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED HONEY LIME SHRIMP



Grilled Honey Lime Shrimp image

These Grilled Honey Lime Shrimp are a quick, easy, and healthy summer dinner!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs. peeled, deveined raw shrimp
¼ cup freshly-squeezed lime juice ((about 2 limes))
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup Dijon mustard
½ cup honey
¼ cup minced fresh chives
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the marinade, whisk together all ingredients except shrimp.
  • Marinate shrimp in half of the dressing for 30 minutes.
  • Thread shrimp onto kabob skewers.
  • Grill the shrimp over high heat for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Small shrimp will cook faster (about 5-7 minutes), so adjust the cooking time based on the size of your shrimp. Use the remaining dressing to baste the shrimp while they cook.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8 ounces raw shrimp + 2 T marinade, Calories 336.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Protein 46 g, Fat 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Cholesterol 344.5 mg, Sodium 716.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

COCONUT-LIME MARINATED AND GRILLED SHRIMP



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The quick and easy marinade in this recipe is a great way to use up that leftover coconut milk you have in your refrigerator. It adds a touch of sweetness to grilled shrimp and only takes 30 minutes to infuse tremendous flavor into your next dinner. Serve with steamed white rice or cold rice noodles for a light but delicious meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large limes (about 10 ounces)
One 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger
2 large cloves garlic
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup canned coconut milk
Kosher salt
1 pound jumbo shrimp (16/20), peeled and deveined
1 small scallion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Zest and juice 2 of the limes (you should have about 1 tablespoon zest and 1/4 cup juice) and add to a medium glass bowl. Peel and grate the ginger and garlic and add to the bowl along with the red pepper flakes, canola oil, coconut milk and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Stir to combine.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the remaining lime into wedges. Reserve for serving.
  • Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and put on a baking sheet lined with paper towels; don't worry if the coconut milk has hardened while it was in the refrigerator. In batches, cook the shrimp until lightly charred in spots on both sides and just cooked through, about 3 minutes total. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large plate.
  • Top with the sliced scallion and serve with the reserved lime wedges.

GARLIC CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP MARINADE



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Garlic Cilantro Lime Shrimp Marinade is a cinch to put together and your shrimp will be deliciously flavored and ready for the grill in just 15 minutes!

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-2 pounds medium or large raw shrimp ((see note))
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice ((2-3 juicy limes))
2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
3 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soy sauce
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour mixture into a large resealable bag.
  • Add shrimp to the bag, press the excess air out, and seal. Chill for 15 minutes.
  • GRILL shrimp on skewers or on a grill pan over medium heat, 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Or BAKE shrimp in a single layer on a greased sheet pan at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes until pink and cooked through.
  • Garnish with extra lime juice and cilantro if desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 286 mg, Sodium 1112 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GINGER-SOY-LIME MARINATED SHRIMP



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large shallots, peeled and chopped
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, smashed
3/4 cup soy sauce (gluten-free, if desired)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup peanut oil
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 pounds large shrimp, shells and tails on

Steps:

  • Place shallots, ginger, garlic, soy, lime juice, and sugar in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the green onion and oil and blend until combined. Season with black pepper, to taste. Place shrimp in a large bowl, pour the marinade over, and let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill to high. Remove shrimp from the marinade and grill for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Serve on brown paper bags, if desired.

SPICY LIME GRILLED SHRIMP



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Grilled shrimp with a lime base and some kick!

Provided by Kimmy K

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (such as Emeril's Essence®)
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (30-40 per pound)

Steps:

  • Mix together the Cajun seasoning, lime juice, and vegetable oil in a resealable plastic bag. Add the shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Cook the shrimp on the preheated grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 632.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GRILLED LIME SHRIMP



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Make and share this Grilled Lime Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Spring

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 teaspoon fresh lime zest
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb shelled deveined uncooked shrimp

Steps:

  • Mix together the first 8 ingredients in a bowl.
  • Add shrimp; toss to coat.
  • Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes to marinate.
  • Thread shrimp on metal skewers; reserve marinade.
  • Place skewered shrimp on grill over medium heat.
  • Cook 3-7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once and brushing with marinade occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 933.5, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 15.7

CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP



Cilantro Lime Shrimp image

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

HONEY -LIME MARINADE FOR SHRIMP



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This recipe was originally used as a dressing for cedar planked salmon. I decided to use it as a marinade for shrimp. It worked beautifully. Gives the shrimp an excellent flavor. From the Weber's Real Grilling Cookbook

Provided by TinTN

Categories     High Protein

Time 1h10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients, except oil, in a blender and mix until well blended. With the blender still running, slowly pour in the oil to make a smooth dressing.
  • You can also just whisk all ingredients together until well combined.
  • Put shrimp in plastic zipper bag, cover with marinade and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Place shrimp in a grill wok, or thread onto skewers and grill 5-10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
  • Prep time includes marinade time.

GRILLED TEQUILA-LIME SHRIMP



Grilled Tequila-Lime Shrimp image

Lime and tequila-marinated shrimp grilled on skewers make an easy appetizer to enjoy all summer.

Provided by kellen.f

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
¼ cup olive oil
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch ground cumin
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 (10 inch) wooden skewers
1 large lime, quartered

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lime juice, tequila, olive oil, garlic salt, cumin, and black pepper in a bowl until well blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp, seal bag and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate 1 to 4 hours before grilling.
  • Soak skewers at least 30 minutes in water to prevent burning.
  • Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
  • Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread shrimp onto prepared skewers, 5 to 6 per skewer.
  • Cook, uncovered, on preheated grill until shrimp turn pink, turning once, for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with lime wedges for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 282.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh limes: Fresh limes provide the best flavor for the marinade. If you don't have fresh limes, you can use bottled lime juice, but it won't be as flavorful.
  • Don't marinate the shrimp for too long: Shrimp marinates quickly, so you only need to marinate it for 30 minutes to an hour. If you marinate it for too long, the shrimp will become tough.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: In addition to lime juice, you can add other seasonings to the marinade, such as garlic, ginger, cilantro, and chili powder. This will give the shrimp more flavor.
  • Grill the shrimp over high heat: Grilling the shrimp over high heat will help to create a nice char on the outside while keeping the inside juicy.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately: Grilled shrimp is best served immediately after it is cooked. You can serve it with a variety of sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.

Conclusion:

Lime marinade is a great way to add flavor to grilled shrimp. It is easy to make and only takes a few minutes. The marinade helps to tenderize the shrimp and gives it a delicious citrusy flavor. Grilled shrimp can be served as an appetizer or main course. It is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for any occasion.

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