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    Published: Jun 18, 2020 · Modified: Dec 21, 2021 by Briana · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Chipotle Lime Shrimp

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    This Chipotle Lime Shrimp recipe is an easy to make protein that's perfect for any occasion. Whether it's summer grilling or a quick dinner, you can make these scrumptious shrimp morsels in just a few minutes. Made with simple, clean, pantry ingredients, these paleo, keto, and Whole 30 friendly shrimp are spicy, bright and packed full of flavor and ready in under 15 minutes.


    chipotle lime shrimp skewers with grey napkin limes and cilantro

    Here’s What You Need For This Chipotle Lime Shrimp Recipe:​

    • Shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
    • Pink Himalayan salt
    • Chipotle powder
    • Garlic powder
    • Onion powder
    • Smoked paprika (optional, for color)
    • Black ground pepper
    • Limes
    • Avocado oil (or oil of choice)
    • Serve with: Avocado Lime Crema, Limes, Cilantro. We sometimes pair them with these awesome EggLife foods egg white wraps!
    chipotle lime shrimp in egg white wraps with avocado crema and cilantro

    Recipe Notes:

    Shrimp: For the shrimp, devein and peel them before preparing. We suggest leaving the tails on for more flavor! This also makes them easier to handle when cooking. We also suggest using large shrimp for this if you can find them. Any size will do, but the smaller they get, the less cooking time they need, so just keep this in mind. Shrimp in general cook very quickly so you will want to keep a close eye on them.

    Seasoning: As always, we provide a seasoning suggestion but feel free to add in your own twist of ingredients. We would recommend adding the lime juice last, because the acidity can cook the shrimp quickly. The best thing about this recipe is how quick everything comes together, and you only need to let the shrimp marinade for a few minutes before grilling them up.

    chipotle lime shrimp on the grill on skewers

    Cooking Method: These would be great to make on a grill, but since we live in a small, Chicago apartment with no opportunity for a grill, we use our Lodge Cast Iron Reversible Griddle instead! It creates some really great grill marks and flavor. You could use a cast iron skillet of course too.

    We love to use skewers because it simplifies the cooking process, especially on the griddle. It makes it easy for us cook the shrimp evenly. We used four shrimp per six inch skewer to ensure even cooking. Skewers are optional of course.

    Serving Suggestions: Serve with avocado lime crema, cilantro, limes and any vessel you want. We love using these egg white wraps by EggLife foods as a perfect way to wrap everything up into one delicious bite.

    chipotle lime shrimp wraps with avocado crema and cilantro

    Show Us Yours! We also love when you guys try our recipes and share them with us! If you make this recipe, be sure to tag us on Instagram @afullliving so we can see it and share it! 

    Tools:

    • Sharp Chef’s Knife & Cutting Board
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Heavy Duty Citrus Squeezer
    • Rubber Spatula
    • Skewers (optional)
    • Lodge Cast Iron Griddle or Skillet
    chipotle lime shrimp skewers with cilantro and avocado crema

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    More Recipes To Try: ​

    • Keto Maple BBQ Glazed Shrimp
    • Keto Spicy Shrimp Bisque
    • Cajun Shrimp Sausage and Peppers Skillet
    • Keto Jambalaya

    Let's Make This Chipotle Lime Shrimp: ​


    Start by thawing, peeling, and deveining the shrimp if necessary. We purchased our shrimp ready to go, so we were able to skip this step. Start by preheating your griddle or skillet. This whole process goes really fast, and we want the griddle to be nice and hot so we get some great grill marks on the shrimp!

    In a large mixing bowl, combine your shrimp, avocado oil, lime juice, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder. Use a rubber spatula to mix together well.

    adding oil to shrimp with seasonings
    squeezing fresh squeezed lime juice onto shrimp for chipotle lime shrimp
    red rubber spatula combining seasoned shrimp in a black bowl

    Now, skewer the shrimp. We recommend about four shrimp per six inch skewer to ensure an even cook. These go really fast. You really only need about 2 minutes per side until the shrimp are cooked thru and have some nice grill marks.

    red rubber spatula combining seasoned shrimp in a black bowl
    adding shrimp to skewers to grill
    chipotle lime shrimp raw on skewers on a black plate
    cooking chipotle lime shrimp on a griddle

    Now, dig in. We served it with our homemade avocado lime crema, more limes, cilantro and wrapped it all up in an egg white wrap by EggLife foods.

    chipotle lime shrimp skewers on a black plate
    chipotle lime shrimp wrap with avocado crema and cilantro
    chipotle lime shrimp skewers on a black plate with limes

    If you get a chance to try this recipe, let us know what you think, would ya?! Leave us a comment, or catch up with us on Facebook or Instagram, or pin to your favorite Pinterest board for later.

    shrimp wrap with lime crema and cilantro

    If you love this recipe, please consider sharing it with a friend and also leaving a rating and comment so others can find this recipe. Thank you for your support! 

    Until Next Time,
    Briana & Chamere

    chipotle lime shrimp skewers with grey napkin limes and cilantro

    Chipotle Lime Shrimp

    This Chipotle Lime Shrimp recipe is an easy to make protein that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s summer grilling or a quick dinner, you can make these scrumptious shrimp morsels in just a few minutes. Made with simple, clean, pantry ingredients, these paleo, keto, and Whole 30 friendly shrimp are spicy, bright and packed full of flavor and ready in under 15 minutes.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Author: Briana

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
    • 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
    • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for color)
    • ¼ teaspoon black ground pepper
    • 1 oz lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or oil of choice)
    • Serve with: Avocado Lime Crema, Limes, Cilantro. We sometimes pair them with these awesome EggLife foods egg white wraps!

    Instructions

    • Start by thawing, peeling, and deveining the shrimp if necessary. We purchased our shrimp ready to go, so we were able to skip this step. Start by preheating your griddle or skillet. This whole process goes really fast, and we want the griddle to be nice and hot so we get some great grill marks on the shrimp!
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine your shrimp, avocado oil, lime juice, chipotle powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder. Use a rubber spatula to mix together well.
    • Now, skewer the shrimp. We recommend about four shrimp per six inch skewer to ensure an even cook. These go really fast. You really only need about 2 minutes per side until the shrimp are cooked thru and have some nice grill marks.
    • Now, dig in. We served it with our homemade avocado lime crema, more limes, cilantro and wrapped it all up in an egg white wrap by EggLife foods.

    Notes

    The nutrition facts don't include avocado lime crema, extra limes, cilantro, or egg white wraps. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 572mg | Sodium: 2935mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 338mg | Iron: 5mg

    These nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and are only estimates. We cannot guarantee the accuracy.

    Did you love it?If you made this recipe, make sure to show us on Instagram at @AFullLiving or tag #AFullLiving! We love to see what you guys are making!
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican-American
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