Spicy Lemon Lime Shrimp Recipe

Name: Spicy Lemon Lime Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large cloves garlic; 2 tbsp fresh ginger; 2 large shallots; 2 green chilies; 12 stems fresh cilantro; 3-4 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp mustard seed; juice of one lemon; juice of one lime; 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp; 4-8 skewers, depending on the size of the shrimp

Servings: persons

6 large cloves garlic
2 tbsp fresh ginger
2 large shallots
2 green chilies
12 stems fresh cilantro
3-4 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp mustard seed
juice of one lemon
juice of one lime
1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
4-8 skewers, depending on the size of the shrimp

1
Cut the garlic, ginger, shallots, green chilies, and cilantro into pieces. Throw them all into a food processor with the olive oil and grind to a paste.
2
Move the paste to a medium-sized bowl and add the red chili powder, salt, mustard seed, and lemon and lime juices. Stir to mix.
3
Mix the shrimp into the paste and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 90 minutes.
4
After marinating, thread shrimp onto skewers and grill over medium heat until shrimp are cooked through and bits of garlic and ginger begin to brown.
5
For less heat, omit the green chilies.

1174

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large cloves garlic, 2 tbsp fresh ginger, 2 large shallots, 2 green chilies, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lemon Lime 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.

Spicy Lemon Lime Shrimp

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