Spicy Lime Grilled Shrimp Recipe
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Spicy Lime Grilled Shrimp

By: Kimmy K 
"Grilled shrimp with a lime base and some kick!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (137)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 pound
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (such as Emeril's Essence®)
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (30-40 per pound)

Directions

  1. Mix together the Cajun seasoning, lime juice, and vegetable oil in a resealable plastic bag. Add the shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  3. Cook the shrimp on the preheated grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 69 | Total Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: 86mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2009 by SLJ6   view full review
Ohhh my...this was delicious!! I doubled the amount of shrimp and dressing...but only used 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2009 by Patti   view full review
This was a great recipe for shrimp. I tried it and it was very good. I also tried it on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by alicia   view full review
loved this recipe! I make my own cajun seasoning and it was really good. definitely a kick. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2009 by WendyR   view full review
I used Old Bay seasoning instead of the Cajun seasoning. Old Bay really made it spicy. Good...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Make sure you use a Cajun seasoning you like, since they vary so much in both heat and flavor!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by Stacy Rowenhorst   view full review
Great flavor!! I marinaded for about 6 hours and threw them in a grill wok (meant for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2009 by lilac0832   view full review
Delicious, added some sea salt as my cajun spice mix had no salt. Grilled on the stovetop. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2009 by JenMaye   view full review
Good recipe however mine turned out WAY to salty. I used Tony Chachere's for my cajun...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by Hamed   view full review
didn't satisfy me
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by Taynia28   view full review
A fantastic recipe. I love seafood anytimie. It's awesomoe.

 

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