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Jumbo grilled cilantro lime shrimp on a plate with keto cauliflower rice and grilled zucchini.
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Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Looking for a low carb - and keto! - dinner that's easy to make and will make everyone happy? Look no further: Grilled Cilantro Lime Shrimp!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Marinating time30 minutes
Total Time43 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 151kcal

Equipment

  • mini food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp raw, thawed
  • ¼ cup Cilantro leaves packed
  • ¼ cup Lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 4 Garlic cloves pressed or minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Peel shrimp, place in a plastic zip bag, set aside.
  • Put cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, lime zest, and garlic into a mini food processor, blitz until cilantro is finely chopped.
  • Pour marinade into plastic bag, seal it. Agitate bag to fully coat the shrimp, chill for 30 minutes.
  • Thread shrimp onto skewers.
  • Grill for 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through. Don’t overcook!

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg