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Tender shrimp in a zesty lime cilantro marinade, grilled to perfection and served with a creamy avocado dipping sauce!

I’m so excited summer is here and it’s officially grilling time!  I’ve been working on all sorts of marinades and grilled recipes lately.

Grilling shrimp is super easy and perfect if you want something that cooks up quickly.  They are literally done in about 5 minutes, which is great for last minute dinners!

I marinate these large shrimp in a lime cilantro marinade that has garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika and a little kick of heat from cayenne pepper.  I skewer and grill them up, then serve with my Avocado Lime Cilantro Ranch Dressing as a dipping sauce.  

Lime Cilantro is one of my very favorite flavor combinations and I use it in my dishes a lot!  If you don’t care for shrimp, you can use this same marinade with chicken.  I would marinate chicken for at least 1-2 hours.

How to Make Grilled Lime Cilantro Shrimp

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds raw large shrimp, peeled, deveined with tails on

1 teaspoon smoked paprika 

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

juice and zest of 1 lime

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 cup olive oil

Optional: Avocado Lime Cilantro Ranch Dressing for dipping

Preparation

Add all the ingredients except the shrimp and dipping sauce to a bowl and whisk until well combined.

Pour over the shrimp in a food storage container or baggie and allow to marinate for 20-30 minutes.

If you are using wooden/bamboo skewers, be sure to soak them in water prior to grilling.

Add the shrimp to your skewers and grill for a few minutes on each side.  

As soon as they turn pink, they are done, take them off!

The last thing you want is to overcook your shrimp.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and wedges of lime.  

You can even serve with a side of my Avocado Lime Cilantro Ranch Dressing for dipping!

Serve along side my Lime Cilantro Cauliflower Rice or my Lime Cilantro Broccoli Slaw.  

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Grilled Lime Cilantro Shrimp Skewers - Keto and Low Carb

Tender shrimp in a zesty lime cilantro marinade, grilled to perfection and served with a creamy avocado dipping sauce!

Author Keto Cooking Christian

Course Main Course

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes

Total Time 11 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 124kcal

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp raw, peeled, deveined with tails on
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
• juice and zest of 1 lime
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Optional: Avocado Lime Cilantro Ranch Dressing for dipping

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PREPARATION

• Add all the ingredients except the shrimp and dipping sauce to a mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.Pour over the shrimp in a food storage container or baggie and allow to marinate for 20-30 minutes.If you are using wooden/bamboo skewers, be sure to soak them in water prior to grilling.
• Add the shrimp to your skewers and grill for a few minutes on each side.  As soon as they turn pink, they are done, take them off!The last thing you want is to overcook your shrimp.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro and wedges of lime.  Serve along side my Lime Cilantro Cauliflower Rice or my Lime Cilantro Broccoli Slaw.  You can even serve over a salad with my Avocado Lime Cilantro Ranch Dressing!

NOTES

Macros do not include the avocado dipping sauce.  Be sure to adjust macros according to the sauce you serve the shrimp with.

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Lime Cilantro Shrimp Skewers - Keto and Low Carb

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Protein 23g46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*All nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I am not a certified Nutritionist, so if you are concerned about this data, please feel free to verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs and does not include sugar alchol (Swerve/Erythritol).

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