Description
Chili Lime Shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with zesty lime and sweet Thai chili sauce, this shrimp recipe is quick to prepare and offers a delightful combination of flavors that will impress your guests or satisfy your cravings at home. In just 15 minutes, you can have succulent shrimp grilled or baked to perfection. Serve it on skewers for a fun appetizer, toss it in salads, or enjoy it over rice for a complete meal. This versatile dish promises to be a new favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. (500g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro (or parsley)
- 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for about 30 minutes.
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro (or parsley), Thai sweet chili sauce, garlic, honey, and salt.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and toss well; let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill over medium heat. Thread shrimp onto soaked skewers.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and slightly charred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 152mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different herbs like basil or mint. If you don’t have Thai sweet chili sauce, mix honey with chili flakes and soy sauce as an alternative.