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Broiled Lime Shrimp

Broiled Lime Shrimp
The amount of flavor in this delicious dish is truly amazing. The marinade is so easy but makes the dish great.—Mrs. Fayne Lutz, Taso, New Mexico
6 ServingsPrep: 10 min. + marinating Broil: 5 min.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup lime juice
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 serrano peppers, seeded and minced, optional
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 36 extra-large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Shredded lettuce or sliced cucumbers, optional
  • 2 tablespoons minced sweet red pepper, optional

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour half of the
  • marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp. Seal
  • bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-3 hours, turning
  • occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
  • Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp on metal or soaked wooden
  • skewers. Grill, covered over medium heat or broil 3-4 in. from the
  • heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting
  • cooked sides of shrimp frequently with reserved marinade. Serve
  • shrimp over lettuce or cucumbers and sprinkle with red pepper if
  • desired.
  • Yield: 6 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Broiled Lime Shrimp (continued)

Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© Taste of Home 2013