Grilled shrimp lime cilantro skewers are beginner-friendly and bursting with the fresh, zippy flavors of cilantro, jalapeno and citrus.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
• 1/3 cup lime juice
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
• lime slices

Directions

1. Mix first 9 ingredients; toss with shrimp. Let stand 15 minutes.
2. Thread shrimp and lime slices onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-4 minutes per side.