Spicy Grilled Gulf Coast Shrimp with Cilantro Lime Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Juicy Gulf Coast shrimp marinated in a fiery spice blend and grilled to perfection, served atop fragrant cilantro lime rice for a fresh coastal meal. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp lime zest

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Rinse 1 cup long grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Step 3: Lower heat to a simmer, cover, and cook rice for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Fluff rice with a fork and stir in 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tsp lime zest. Set aside.
5. Step 5: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
6. Step 6: Serve grilled shrimp over cilantro lime rice, garnish with extra lime wedges if desired.