⏱ 51 min total

Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp

Name: Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 51 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Lime juice; ¼ fruit Lime; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ½ tbsp Cilantro; ⅛ pepper Jalapeno peppers; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; 4 oz Shrimp

Per 1 serving · 152 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

122

6%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
16g
51% of calories
Carbs
4.7g
15% of calories
Fat
4.6g
34% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Low saturated fat

At a glance

One serving of Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp (152 g) has 122 calories, with 16 g of protein, 4.7 g of carbohydrates and 4.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (51% of calories). It is high in protein (31% DV), Vitamin B12 (53% DV) and phosphorus (41% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 30% and 48% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

80cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

13g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.6g

0.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein31%
Vitamin B1253%
Phosphorus41%
Copper25%
Selenium62%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin C13%
Vitamin E14%
Niacin13%
Vitamin B615%
Choline17%
Zinc10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium30%
Cholesterol48%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 45 minCook 6 min

1
In a bowl, combine the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2
Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
3
Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
4
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
5
Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (152 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	65 μg	7%
Vitamin C	12 mg	13%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	2 mg	14%
Vitamin K	5 μg	4%
Thiamine	0 mg	1%
Riboflavin (B2)	0 mg	1%
Niacin	2 mg	13%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	15%
Folate (B9)	25 μg	6%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	53%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	94 mg	17%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	72 mg	7%
Iron	0.4 mg	5%
Potassium	176 mg	4%
Magnesium	28 mg	7%
Phosphorus	285 mg	41%
Zinc	1 mg	10%
Copper	0.2 mg	25%
Manganese	0.1 mg	3%
Selenium	34 μg	62%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	1 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	39 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.1 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.1 g	—
Glutamic acid	3 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.5 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	61 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 122 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

23min
Walking (3.5 mph)
15min
Cycling (moderate)
10min
Running (6 mph)
17min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp?

One serving of Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp (1 serving) has 122 calories, which works out to 80 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp high in protein?

Yes. It has 16 g of protein per serving, and 51% of its calories come from protein (13 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 15% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp?

682 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp?

0.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (152 g)

Calories122

% Daily Value*

Total fat 4.6g	6%
Saturated fat 0.8g	4%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 143mg	48%
Sodium 682mg	30%
Total carbohydrate 4.7g	2%
Dietary fiber 0.6g	2%
Total sugars 0.6g
Protein 16g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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