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Grilled shrimp on skewers, garnished with fresh herbs and served with tortillas and lime wedges, with a small bowl of cabbage slaw in the background.
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Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp Marinade Recipe

Wake up your tastebuds with this easy grilled shrimp marinade. It'll give a vibrant, zesty twist to your grilled shrimp that will have people dying to know what your secret is.
Prep Time5 minutes
Marinade30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: condiment
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 86kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tbsp White wine vinegar
  • 2 Garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped
  • ½ tsp Oregano
  • ½ tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt
  • ½ tsp black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Honey or Erythritol if desired
  • 1 lbs Shrimp

Instructions

  • Whisk all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl to combine.
  • Add the shrimp to a large resealable bag.
  • Carefully pour the marinade over top.
  • Seal the bag, removing as much as you can.
  • Then, using your hands, make sure all the shrimp are coated in the marinade.
  • Place in the fridge and marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Notes

This marinade is for 1 pound of shrimp. Adjust the quantity accordingly for more shrimp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.2mg