Grilled Chili-Lime Shrimp Skewers with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Spicy and tangy grilled shrimp threaded on skewers, paired with a cooling cilantro yogurt sauce for dipping. This mexican-inspired easter ready in about 26 minutes blends peeled and deveined large shrimp, lime juice, olive oil into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp honey

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, about 6-7 per skewer.
3. Step 3: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and slightly charred.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp honey, and a pinch of salt for the dipping sauce.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled shrimp skewers hot with the cilantro yogurt sauce on the side.