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Ginger-Lime Grilled Shrimp

Name: Ginger-Lime Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ lime yields Lime juice; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ¾ cloves, minced Garlic; ½ tsp Ginger root; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; ½ tbsp Cilantro; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; 8 oz Shrimp

Per 1 serving · 245 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

198

10%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
31g
65% of calories
Carbs
4g
8% of calories
Fat
5.7g
27% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Keto-friendly
✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Ginger-Lime Grilled Shrimp (245 g) has 198 calories, with 31 g of protein, 4 g of carbohydrates and 5.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (65% of calories). It is high in protein (62% DV), Vitamin E (24% DV) and niacin (26% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 58% and 95% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

81cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

16g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.1g

0.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein62%
Vitamin E24%
Niacin26%
Vitamin B630%
Vitamin B12105%
Choline34%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A14%
Folate (B9)11%
Pantothenic acid15%
Calcium13%
Magnesium12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium58%
Cholesterol95%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 25 minCook 6 min

1
Squeeze the lime juice into a small bowl. Add red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, salt, black pepper, and cilantro. Mix well, then drizzle in the olive oil while stirring.
2
Using a small, sharp knife, devein the shrimp by cutting along the back and removing the dark vein. Rinse under running water and pat dry. Combine shrimp with the marinade in a medium bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3
Preheat the grill on high heat with the lid closed for 10 minutes. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, leaving space between each. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side with the lid closed. Serve and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (245 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	124 μg	14%
Vitamin C	4 mg	5%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	4 mg	24%
Vitamin K	4 μg	4%
Thiamine	0 mg	4%
Riboflavin (B2)	0 mg	2%
Niacin	4 mg	26%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	30%
Folate (B9)	45 μg	11%
Vitamin B12	3 μg	105%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	15%
Choline	185 mg	34%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	129 mg	13%
Iron	1 mg	7%
Potassium	285 mg	6%
Magnesium	52 mg	12%
Phosphorus	559 mg	80%
Zinc	2 mg	20%
Copper	0.4 mg	46%
Manganese	0.1 mg	5%
Selenium	67 μg	123%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.2 μg	—
Arginine	3 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	23 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 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	5 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	122 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.3 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 198 calories

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

38min
Walking (3.5 mph)
24min
Cycling (moderate)
17min
Running (6 mph)
28min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Ginger-Lime Grilled Shrimp?

One serving of Ginger-Lime Grilled Shrimp (1 serving) has 198 calories, which works out to 81 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Ginger-Lime Grilled Shrimp high in protein?

Yes. It has 31 g of protein per serving, and 65% of its calories come from protein (16 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Ginger-Lime Grilled Shrimp keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 8% of calories.

How much sodium is in Ginger-Lime Grilled Shrimp?

1324 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Ginger-Lime Grilled Shrimp?

0.2 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 (245 g)

Calories198

% Daily Value*

Total fat 5.7g	7%
Saturated fat 1.1g	5%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 286mg	95%
Sodium 1,324mg	58%
Total carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary fiber 0.1g	1%
Total sugars 0.2g
Protein 31g

* 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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