Description
Flavorful shrimp marinated in citrus and garlic, grilled to perfection and served with coconut rice and mango salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup citrus juice (like lime or lemon)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers
- Coconut rice (for serving)
- Fresh mango salsa (for serving)
- Crisp salad greens (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, melted butter, citrus juice, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Whisk until blended.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl, ensuring they are completely coated in the delicious marinade. Cover and let marinate for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Skewering: Thread the marinated shrimp onto your skewers, ensuring they sit close together.
- Grill the Shrimp: Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn a vibrant pink.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the skewers from the grill and serve immediately with coconut rice, fresh mango salsa, and crisp salad greens.
Notes
For a spice kick, add cayenne or red pepper flakes to the marinade. Avoid over-marination to prevent rubbery shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg