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Grilled Coconut Lime Shrimp

Juicy shrimp marinated in coconut milk, lime, and honey, then grilled to perfection for a fresh, tropical, and easy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1 lime cut into wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Tongs
  • Skewers

Method
 

  1. Rinse and pat dry shrimp, then place in a bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, zest, honey, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour marinade over shrimp and refrigerate 20–30 minutes.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  5. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill 2–3 minutes per side, basting with marinade.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges, then serve warm.

Notes

For stovetop cooking, use a grill pan or cast-iron skillet. Great served with coconut rice or mango salsa.