Spicy Coconut and Lime Grilled Shrimp

This easy recipe blends together coconut and lime and adds just a touch of spice with jalapeno peppers. A perfect appetizer for summer cookouts.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 169 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup shredded coconut
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• skewers
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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 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.