Spicy Coconut and Lime Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Spicy Coconut and Lime Grilled Shrimp Recipe). This easy recipe blends together coconut and lime and adds just a touch of spice with jalapeno peppers. A perfect appetizer for summer cookouts.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 1 pound shrimp

Spicy Coconut and Lime Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

2 jalapeno peppers

seeded

1 lime

zested and juiced

2 garlic cloves

⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

⅓ cup shredded coconut

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup soy sauce

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp

peeled and deveined

skewers

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Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Combine the jalapeno lime zest lime juice garlic cilantro coconut olive oil and soy sauce in a food processor; blend until smooth. Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and allow to marinate at least 2 hours.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 3

Thread the shrimp onto skewers piercing each shrimp near the head and tail.

Step 4

Cook the skewers on the preheated grill turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink in the center 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Coconut and Lime Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 169.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.4g 27%

Carbohydrates: 4.8g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 10.9g 17%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 13%

Cholesterol: 115mg 38%

Vitamin A Iu: 348.2IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.9mg 38%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 7.6mg 13%

Folate: 8.7mcg 2%

Calcium: 33.3mg 3%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 29.2mg 10%

Potassium: 184.2mg 5%

Sodium: 747mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 97.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.