By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 4
131 cal · 8 min
Spicy Grilled Shrimps
Recipe GLPRf74f35a94c16f8
Quick and vibrant grilled shrimp seasoned with fresh lime juice, garlic, chili heat, and cilantro. Ready in minutes, this simple yet flavorful dish works beautifully as a main course or appetizer. Perfect for weeknight dinners when you want restaurant-quality seafood at home.
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Ingredients
1 pound Raw shrimp (small to medium), unshelled
½ cup Olive oil
½ medium lime Fresh lime juice
1 Fresh chili pepper (jalapeño, serrano, or habanero based on heat preference)
2 cloves Garlic cloves
generous handful Fresh cilantro, chopped
to taste Sea salt
Directions
Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tail intact if desired. Rinse and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the fresh chili pepper, removing seeds if you prefer less heat.
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, and chopped chili. Season with sea salt to taste.
Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss gently to coat evenly. Let sit for 2-3 minutes while you preheat your grill or grill pan to high heat.
Place shrimp on the hot grill or grill pan in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until the shrimp turns opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Do not overcook.
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving plate and generously garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve immediately while hot.
Comments
This is a solid weeknight dish that checks most boxes for a Charlotte cook. Shrimp, lime, garlic, cilantro, and chili pepper are all standard items at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, and Kroger; olive oil and sea salt are pantry staples. The real timing issue: the stated eight minutes ignores thawing frozen shrimp (15–20 minutes under cold water if you didn't plan ahead) and marinating time, pushing a realistic dinner prep to 25–30 minutes. At roughly $3.50–$4.50 per serving for shrimp, this is not cheap, but appropriate for a special meal rather than a budget staple. The dish itself is straightforward and hands-on—no passive baking or long reduction—making it suitable for a family dinner if you're actively at the grill or stovetop. It doesn't reheat well; shrimp toughens quickly once cooked, so this is a same-night, eat-immediately dish.
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