Spicy Lime Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (such as Emeril's Essence®)
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (30-40 per pound)

Directions

1. Mix together the Cajun seasoning, lime juice, and vegetable oil in a resealable plastic bag. Add the shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
3. Cook the shrimp on the preheated grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 minutes per side.

Spicy Coconut and Lime Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• skewers

Directions

1. Combine the jalapeno, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, coconut, olive oil, and soy sauce in a food processor; blend until smooth. Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and allow to marinate at least 2 hours.
2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
3. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, piercing each shrimp near the head and tail.
4. Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side.