Chili Lime Shrimp is an easy paleo, Whole30 & gluten free dinner that’s made in 20 minutes! A delicious, healthy meal that’s super versatile! A delicious, healthy meal that’s super versatile! Use them in salads, tacos, or pasta – it’s up to you!
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This chili lime shrimp recipe is the dinner you likely dream of.. Quick, easy and YUMMY.. what’s not to love? Here are some of the reasons we love it:
Why we love Chili Lime Shrimp
- Easy to make (20 minutes start to finish)
- Low carb/keto/paleo/whole30
- Super versatile
- Delicious!
It’s hard to find a meal that meets all those qualifications, but I somehow managed to do it! And I know you’re going to love it. (And yes, in case you were wondering shrimp are paleo and whole30!)
If you’re looking for other grilling recipes – check out these Healthy Grilling Recipes! Or check out our 50+ Healthy Low Calorie Shrimp Recipes.
These shrimp have the perfect zesty marinade with the best lime flavor and a little kick that is so easy/simple to make. (Like under 5 minutes to make simple!) Let me show you how it’s done.
Things you’ll need to make Chili Lime Shrimp:
To make this recipe you’ll need:
- 1 lb of shrimp (I bought deveined with tails/skin on)
- lime juice/zest
- spices: chili powder, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder
- avocado oil
You probably already have everything you need to make these on hand! Let me show you how easy they are to make.
How to make chili lime shrimp:
- Mix together your marinade.
- Add shrimp and marinade into a ziploc bag or bowl. Let them marinate for about 10 minutes (1 hour is best).
- While they’re marinating get your grill heated. You want to make sure it is super hot before putting the shrimp on. 4-5 minutes on each side should give you perfectly cooked shrimp
These shrimp cook SO quickly, so just make sure to watch them!
Substitutions for chili lime shrimp:
Marinade: You can adjust the marinade on this if you’d like. Use any of these Healthy Salmon Marinades or Shrimp Fajitas Marinade and double the recipes.
Spices: It’s ok if you don’t have all of the spices, add a little bit more or less depending on what you have.
Oil: You can use avocado oil instead of olive oil in this recipe if you’d like.
Cooking in a pan: If you don’t have a grill you can pan sear these for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Shrimp: You can use this recipe on salmon or chicken too!
Best shrimp for grilling:
Medium-Large shrimp are best for grilling. You don’t want super small shrimp because they can cook too quickly and get an icky, rubbery texture.
I used medium deveined shrimp in this recipe and they came out great!
🍤 Helpful Tip: Buy pre-peeled, deveined shrimp. You can often find them in the frozen section
Best skewers for grilling:
Metal skewers are definitely better for grilling because you don’t have to worry about them burning or catching fire. (Or leaving little flecks of wood in/near your food!)
I think these metal skewers from amazon are the best for grilling. They’re reasonably priced and have held up great for us. We pop them right in the dishwasher after using!
If you need to use wooden skewers, these are a good option.
How to grill shrimp:
It’s best to grill shrimp on high heat, quickly. Depending on the size of your shrimp you’ll only need about 4-5 minutes on each side at around 375 (high heat).
When the shrimp have turned from grey to a light pink you will know they’re cooked!
You can also use a grilling basket if it’s easier for you!
How to Serve Chili Lime Shrimp:
Pretty much anything goes with this shrimp recipe, but here are some of my favorites!
- As an appetizer – I like to serve these shrimp as an appetizer with this Guacamole Recipe
- In tacos– Top with some Pineapple Mango Salsa or you can try these Shrimp Tacos
- On top of a salad
- Over rice or cauliflower rice
- With grilled veggies
- With Crispy Rosemary Smashed Potatoes
Storing Easy Chili Lime Shrimp:
These shrimps are best eaten fresh off the grill. Shrimp will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but we don’t recommend trying to reheat them.
Storing: Shrimp will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: We don’t recommend reheating shrimp, but you can reheat this recipe in the toaster oven, oven or on the stove.
Chili Lime Shrimp Recipe FAQ
Yes, absolutely! You can use frozen shrimp in this recipe, just make sure to completely defrost them by running under cold water before cooking.
The shrimp needs to sit in the marinade for at least 10 minutes.
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Chili Lime Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp deveined, shell and tail on
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest zest of 1 lime
- For serving: guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 375 (medium-high heat)
- In a bowl, whisk together avocado oil + spices. Toss shrimp with marinade + allow it to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Add shrimps on to skewers. Place on hot grill and cook for 5 minutes. Flip + cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve shrimp with guacamole for dipping, on a salad, or with sides.
Linda says
This shrimp recipe is easy and delicious. We like it over a salad!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much, Linda! I’m sure it’s delicious over a salad.
Teresa says
I could eat an entire plate of this shrimp by themselves. I love the marinade!
We were grilling tonight so I just threw together the shrimp and marinade to cook it so I’d have a quick lunch for the weekend. It’s quick, easy and it tastes amazing.
The Clean Eating Couple says
This makes me so happy to hear, Teresa!! It’s the perfect easy grilling recipe!
Caitlin says
This is my new favorite way of eating shrimp, for sure! My husband and I also put this on chicken and grilled it and it was delicious!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much!
Marnie says
This recipe is absolutely fantastic! My hubby is not a big shrimp fan but just loved this recipe. It was so easy and quick!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it!
Denise Caskey says
Oh my goodness. I made this last night along with the veggies in foil I found on your site and they both were AMAZING!!!!!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Denise!! So happy you liked them!