Chili Lime Marinated Shrimp

Chili Lime Marinated Shrimp

This Chili Lime Marinated Shrimp is fresh, zesty, and packed with bold flavor in every bite. Juicy shrimp are tossed with crisp bell peppers, spicy jalapeños, garlic, and a tangy chili-lime marinade that makes this dish perfect for summer lunches, tacos, salads, or light dinners. It’s quick to prepare, high in protein, and full of vibrant colors and textures.

Ingredients

1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed

½ red bell pepper, finely diced

½ orange bell pepper, finely diced

¼ cup red onion, finely diced

2 jalapeños, seeded and minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp honey

1 tsp chili powder

¾ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp cumin

Juice of 2 limes

2 tbsp olive oil

Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, diced red and orange bell peppers, red onion, jalapeños, and minced garlic. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, fresh lime juice, and olive oil until smooth and well blended.

Pour the chili lime marinade over the shrimp mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 20–30 minutes so the flavors can fully develop.

Before serving, give the shrimp another quick toss and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve chilled as an appetizer, inside tacos, over rice, or with tortilla chips for a refreshing spicy seafood dish packed with flavor.