Craving fresh seafood? This recipe is for you. I'll show you how to make a quick marinade with a secret ingredient (hint: it's a melon!) and some hot peppers. Then the shrimp will go on the grill for a restaurant-worthy char. Ready in 15 minutes and bursting with flavor, this is the perfect summer appetizer or star of the main course! Let's get grilling.
Easy Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp
Servings 6 servings
Prep time 10 minutes
Cooking time 5 minutes
Ingredients For the Marinade
- 3-4 cups diced honeydew melon
- 1 whole Serrano chili (seeds and ribs removed to make it less spicy)
- 1 handful fresh cilantro
- 4 green onions, bottoms trimmed
- 3 limes, juiced
- 1 tsp Tajin seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red chili flake
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- Other Ingredients 2 lbs 12-16 count shrimp, peeled, deveined, skewered
- avocado oil or avocado oil spray
Directions
1. Preheat your grill on high. Add all of the ingredients to a blender (for the limes, just their juice - discard the limes themselves) Blend until smooth, taste and adjust salt level as desired.
2. Brush the shrimp with the marinade and let sit for a couple minutes. When ready to grill, oil the grill grate carefully with avocado oil. If using spray, work in light bursts to prevent flares and exploding the can.
3. Grill the shrimp on direct heat for 1-2 minutes each side until done. Brush more of the marinade on during the cooking process, and after. Serve immediately.
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