Indulge in a burst of Mexican-inspired flavors with these Grilled Lime Shrimp Packets – a low-carb, delicious solution for your cravings. Easy to make and perfect for those seeking the taste of Mexican cuisine without the calories or carbs. Fire up the grill and savor the zesty lime-infused goodness of these shrimp packets. Transform your dinner routine with a healthy and flavorful twist that doesn’t compromise on taste.

Shrimp packet with red bell peppers, cilantro, avocado and lime.

Move over fajitas – these shrimp packets are easy to make and will hit the spot when you have a craving for a taste of Mexico. Shrimp is naturally low in carbohydrates and tastes great when combined with lime and garlic.

These Grilled Lime Shrimp Packets are low-carb, delicious, and are easy to make. They are great for when you crave Mexican food but don’t want the calories or the carbs. The recipe is one of many tasty low-carb recipes in Keto BBQ by Faith Gorsky and Lara Clevenger. Let’s take a quick look at how to make this delicious shrimp dish.

Ingredients

For these tasty foil packet meals, you need the following ingredients:

1 ¼ pounds medium shrimp peeled and deveined
1 red bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons avocado oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons fresh lime zest
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
1 avocado peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
1 lime quartered

red bell pepper, avocado, limes, and cilantro

How To Make Grilled Lime Shrimp Packets

Start by prepping the fruits and veggies. Once you have the limes zested and the bell peppers sliced, it’s time to get things marinating.

In a large bowl, add the shrimp, bell pepper, garlic, oil, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat. Cover the bowl and let the shrimp marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Cut four (12″ × 18″) rectangles out of heavy-duty foil. Divide the shrimp mixture (with juices) evenly among foil rectangles. Fold foil over shrimp to seal each packet.

Shrimp and bell peppers sitting on foil.

Grill foil packets 5–6 minutes on each side. The shrimp will be opaque when it’s done.

Let packets rest for 5 minutes before carefully opening them. Serve each portion topped with 1 tablespoon of cilantro leaves and 1/4 avocado slices along with 1 lime wedge to squeeze on top.

If you don’t live near a coast and don’t have access to fresh shrimp, you can purchase frozen shrimp and thaw them in cold water. There are usually directions on the packet of shrimp on how to safely thaw it.

Grilled Lime Shrimp Packets

Fresh lime juice and zest pack a nice punch of flavor with grilled shrimp. Feel free to add different-colored bell pepper or other vegetables, such as broccoli or cauliflower, if you want.

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Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 32

Servings:

Calories: 302kcal

Author: Lynda – Southern Kissed

Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds medium shrimp peeled and deveined
1 red bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons avocado oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons fresh lime zest
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
1 avocado peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
1 lime quartered

Instructions

In a large bowl, add shrimp, bell pepper, garlic, oil, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat. Cover bowl and let shrimp marinate in the refrigerator 15 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Cut four (12" × 18") rectangles out of heavy-duty foil.
Divide shrimp mixture (with juices) evenly among foil rectangles. Fold foil over shrimp to seal each packet.
Grill foil packets 5–6 minutes on each side. The shrimp will be opaque when it’s done.
Let packets rest 5 minutes before carefully opening them. Serve each portion topped with 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves and 1/4 avocado slices along with 1 lime wedge to squeeze on top.

Notes

Excerpted from Keto BBQ by Faith Gorsky and Lara Clevenger, MSH, RDN, CPT. Copyright © 2021 by Simon & Schuster, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. All rights reserved.

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Keto BBQ

BBQ and grilling season doesn’t have to be a challenge for those who want to stick to a keto diet. Thanks to Keto BBQ, written by registered dietician nutritionist Lara Clevenger and Faith Gorsky, there are 150 mouthwatering low-carb recipes that cover our summer favorites, such as bun-less burgers, grilled salmon, no-sugar BBQ sauce, cauliflower “potato” salad, and jalapeno Cheddar “cornbread”.

The recipes focus on low-carb ingredients, healthy fats, and a variety of vegetables; they bring the party to every barbecue and leave eaters feeling full and satisfied. There’s no hidden sugar in these delectable recipes.

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