Grilled Caipirinha Shrimp Skewers with Lime and Cachaça Marinade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

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Tender shrimp marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice and cachaça, then grilled to smoky perfection for a refreshing Brazilian-inspired appetizer. This Brazilian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh lime juice, cachaça for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons cachaça
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
8 wooden skewers, soaked

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons cachaça, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
Step 2: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to absorb flavors.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread marinated shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque with slight char marks.
Step 5: Remove from grill and sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro over the skewers before serving.