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Skewers of grilled shrimp on a grey oval plate with fresh lime wedges and rosemary

Grilled Key Lime Shrimp

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Grilled key lime shrimp is a fast and easy, meat free alternative that can be served as an appetizer or can be added as the protein to  any main meal.
Course Dinner Ideas
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 69
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon key lime zest
  • 1 garlic clove peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
  • 24 shrimp peeled and deveined

Instructions

  • To a mixing bowl add the key lime zest, juice salt, garlic, rosemary, honey and oil. Whisk well to combine.
  • Add the shrimp to a bowl and pour over ½ of the marinade, cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Preheat the grill.
  • Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill for no more than 5 minutes on the first side then turn and cook for 2 minutes. Serve immediately with the rest of the marinade for dipping.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 367mg | Sugar: 6g