This grilled shrimp with lime and garlic is bright, smoky, and ready in minutes — the kind of fast dinner that still tastes like a treat. A citrusy marinade with garlic, thyme, and oyster sauce coats every shrimp, then the grill adds a light char. If you love seafood, try our Baked Sushi Rolls with Shrimp and Shrimp Pasta in Creamy Tom Yum Sauce next.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) frozen shrimp
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Pepper mix, to taste
- 1 head garlic, minced
- 5 g fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp.
- Add the lime juice, lime zest, rice vinegar, pepper mix, garlic, thyme, and oyster sauce.
- Marinate for 20 minutes.
- Grill over low heat for 2 minutes per side.
Tips
- Pat the shrimp dry before marinating so the citrus and garlic coating clings well.
- Do not overcook: shrimp are done as soon as they curl and turn pink, about 2 minutes per side.
- For more seafood grilling guidance, visit Serious Eats.
Nutrition: per serving: 251.8 kcal, protein 14.1 g, fat 18.1 g, carbs 8.3 g.