Kicked Up Shrimp Recipe

Name: Kicked Up Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Raw Shrimp, Tail On; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 1 whole Lime, Juiced; 1 Tablespoon Honey; 1/2 Tablespoons Dried Thyme; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 whole Handful Cilantro, Finely Chopped; 1 whole Small Jalapeno, Minced; 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound Raw Shrimp, Tail On
1/4 cups Olive Oil
1 whole Lime, Juiced
1 Tablespoon Honey
1/2 Tablespoons Dried Thyme
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 whole Handful Cilantro, Finely Chopped
1 whole Small Jalapeno, Minced
2 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped

1
If using frozen shrimp, place in colander under cold running water for 3-5 minutes until thawed.
2
Let drain while mixing together the marinade.
3
In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, honey, thyme, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, cilantro, jalapeno and garlic.
4
In a shallow baking dish, spread the shrimp out in a single layer.
5
Pour the marinade over the shrimp and turn them once or twice so they are fully coated.
6
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
7
Skewer shrimp before cooking.
8
5-6 per skewer should be just right.
9
Grill over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side.
10
Be careful not to overcook them.
11
*Cooks note: this recipe served four with lots of grilled vegetables and pasta salad to complete the dish.
12
If the shrimp will be the main event, these quantities will better serve 2-3.
13
Double the recipe if youll be serving more than that.

282

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Raw Shrimp, Tail On, 1/4 cups Olive Oil, 1 whole Lime, Juiced, 1 Tablespoon Honey, and more.

Yes, Kicked Up Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kicked Up Shrimp

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