Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp Skewers

Dive into summer flavors with these grilled chili lime shrimp skewers, bursting with zesty and smoky notes. Succulent shrimp marinated in a tangy chili lime sauce, then grilled to perfection for a mouthwatering BBQ feast that will impress your guests.
ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
steps
- 1.
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- 2.
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 3.
Add shrimp to the marinade, toss well to coat, and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
- 4.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 5.
Thread shrimp onto the skewers.
- 6.
Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque.
- 7.
Remove from the grill and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- 8.
Serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor.