Fire up the grill! These Cilantro Lime Shrimp Skewers are perfect for an outdoor barbecue with friends and family.
Ingredients
1/4 cup
Avocado oil
1/2 cup
Lime juice (fresh)
(fresh)
3 clove(s)
Garlic
(minced)
1/4 tsp
Sea Salt
(fine)
1/4 tsp
Black pepper
(ground)
1/2 cup
Cilantro (coriander)
(fresh chopped)
454 gm
Shrimp, raw
(large; deveined)
Instructions
Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes before cooking.
Preheat the grill to medium or the oven to 450 degrees F. If using the oven, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk together oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
Place shrimp onto skewers. Pour marinade over shrimp and evenly coat.
Grill at medium heat for about 2 minutes on each side. Optionally, place on baking sheet and bake in oven for 5-6 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165F or 74C degrees.
Notes:
Safety:
Never eat seafood that is raw, or not cooked through. Internal temperature of fish should be 158F or 70C degrees and for shellfish 165F or 74C degrees.
Nutrition Highlights:
Shrimp is rich source of protein and contains omega 3 fatty acids to promote brain health and astaxanthin, an important antioxidant.
