Paleo BBQ Shrimp
Get ready to fire up your grill for this irresistibly smoky and flavorful Paleo BBQ Shrimp recipe! This quick and easy dish is perfect for a healthy dinner or an impressive appetizer, featuring tender shrimp marinated in a rich blend of olive oil, garlic, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, smoked paprika, and cumin. With vibrant notes of lime juice and fresh cilantro, this 10-minute prep recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors—all while being gluten-free, dairy-free, and Paleo-friendly. Grilled to perfection in under 10 minutes, these skewered shrimp are effortlessly juicy and ideal for summer gatherings or weeknight meals. Serve with lime wedges for a zesty finish that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 pieces lime wedges
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, smoked paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, and sea salt to create the marinade.
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers for easy grilling.
Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are opaque and cooked through.
Remove shrimp from the grill and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.
Sprinkle the grilled shrimp with chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 2216 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 110.6 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1405 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
