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Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp Zoodles Recipe

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A fresh and zesty recipe featuring grilled chili lime shrimp served over vibrant zucchini noodles (zoodles) and baby arugula, tossed with a tangy lime honey dressing. Perfect for a light, low-carb meal ready in under 40 minutes.

  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Shrimp and Marinade

  • 3/4 pounds medium shrimp (thawed, peeled & deveined)
  • Juice & zest of 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or more to taste)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 dashes Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)

Zoodles and Salad

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 2 large handfuls baby arugula

Dressing

  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon liquid honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chives (chopped)
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: Add the lime juice and zest, chili powder, minced garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to a Ziploc bag. Shake well to combine.
  2. Marinate the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade bag and toss to coat thoroughly. Marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, but avoid leaving longer to prevent texture changes.
  3. Soak skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning and splintering during grilling.
  4. Prepare the zoodles and arugula: Spiralize the zucchini using the medium setting and place in a bowl along with the baby arugula.
  5. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, chopped chives, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Grill the shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto the skewers. Preheat your grill or BBQ to high heat. Grill the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side with the lid closed, until cooked through and slightly charred.
  7. Toss the salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the zoodles and arugula, then toss gently to combine.
  8. Serve: Serve the grilled shrimp on or off the skewers arranged atop the dressed zoodles and arugula. Enjoy immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Do not marinate shrimp for longer than 1 hour to avoid changing their texture.
  • If using wooden skewers, soaking them prevents burning during grilling.
  • Zucchini noodles are best served immediately so they don’t become soggy.
  • Adjust chili powder according to your spice preference.
  • Can be served with additional lime wedges for extra zing.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Carb

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/grilled-chili-lime-shrimp-zoodles-recipe/