Weight Watchers Grilled Green Shrimp
Light, flavorful, and perfect for healthy eating, this Weight Watchers Grilled Green Shrimp recipe is a must-try for your next barbecue or weeknight dinner. Featuring succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice, fresh cilantro, garlic, and warming spices like cumin and paprika, this dish delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. With just 15 minutes of prep time and under 10 minutes on the grill, it's the ultimate quick-and-easy meal that's both low in calories and packed with protein. Serve these smoky, citrus-infused shrimp with lime wedges for a bright finishing touch—ideal for those following Weight Watchers or anyone looking for a guilt-free seafood delight. Perfect for grilling season, this recipe brings a fresh, healthy twist to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole lime (zested and juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- as needed cooking spray or oil for grilling
- 1 whole lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until fully coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour for more flavor.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly grease the grill grates with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and are fully cooked through. Be careful not to overcook as shrimp can become rubbery.
Remove shrimp from the grill and let them rest for 2 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 879 mg | 293% | |
| Sodium | 1449 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 109.3 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1371 mg | 29% | |
*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.
