Grilled Jalapeño Lime Shrimp Skewers with Cilantro

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Succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty jalapeño lime sauce, grilled to perfection and garnished with fresh cilantro. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs large shrimp, jalapeño, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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: 6 min Serves 4 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 finely chopped seeded jalapeño, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, tossing gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to absorb flavors.
  3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
  4. Step 4: Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, until shrimp are opaque and edges have a slight char.
  5. Step 5: Remove from grill and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the top before serving as an appetizer or main dish.

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