Chile Caribe Shrimp Skewers |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 16 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Ingredients:
2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided |
2 tablespoons minced onion |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 teaspoon grated lime rind |
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro |
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
36 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact (about 1 pound) |
1 1/2 limes, cut into 12 wedges |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Prepare grill.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until onion is tender
3. Combine onion mixture, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, lime rind, and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl.
4. Thread 3 shrimp and 1 lime wedge onto 12 (6-inch) skewers. Brush with lime juice mixture. Place on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.
5. Note: If you use wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent the wood from burning on the grill.
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