Cilantro Honey Lime Marinade

Published on Jun 12, 2016
Updated on Nov 17, 2018

Cilantro Honey Lime Marinade // This simple to throw together marinade requires minimal chopping and all the hard work is completed by your blender. Throw all your juices and spices together, blend, then marinate your shrimp (or other meat of choice). Throw it on the grill and you've got the perfect summertime grilled grub! | Tried and Tasty

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Cilantro Honey Lime Marinade // This simple to throw together marinade requires minimal chopping and all the hard work is completed by your blender. Throw all your juices and spices together, blend, then marinate your shrimp (or other meat of choice). Throw it on the grill and you've got the perfect summertime grilled grub! | Tried and TastyI could not be happier that grilling season is upon us. Tell me that as you’re walking/biking/driving (with the windows down) and smell the waft of a fired up grill your tastebuds don’t immediately start salivating? You can smell it even as you read this can’t you? I know! There’s just nothing like it. Not only do I have this delicious marinade recipe for you, I’ve also teamed up with some of my blogging buddies and Blendtec to offer one lucky winner a killer BBQ prize (honestly, the prize is so good even I want to win it). 

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Cilantro Honey Lime Marinade // This simple to throw together marinade requires minimal chopping and all the hard work is completed by your blender. Throw all your juices and spices together, blend, then marinate your shrimp (or other meat of choice). Throw it on the grill and you've got the perfect summertime grilled grub! | Tried and Tasty

Cilantro Honey Lime Marinade // This simple to throw together marinade requires minimal chopping and all the hard work is completed by your blender. Throw all your juices and spices together, blend, then marinate your shrimp (or other meat of choice). Throw it on the grill and you've got the perfect summertime grilled grub! | Tried and Tasty

Cilantro Honey Lime Marinade // This simple to throw together marinade requires minimal chopping and all the hard work is completed by your blender. Throw all your juices and spices together, blend, then marinate your shrimp (or other meat of choice). Throw it on the grill and you've got the perfect summertime grilled grub! | Tried and Tasty

Cilantro Honey Lime Marinade // This simple to throw together marinade requires minimal chopping and all the hard work is completed by your blender. Throw all your juices and spices together, blend, then marinate your shrimp (or other meat of choice). Throw it on the grill and you've got the perfect summertime grilled grub! | Tried and Tasty

Cilantro Honey Lime Marinade // This simple to throw together marinade requires minimal chopping and all the hard work is completed by your blender. Throw all your juices and spices together, blend, then marinate your shrimp (or other meat of choice). Throw it on the grill and you've got the perfect summertime grilled grub! | Tried and Tasty

Cilantro Honey Lime Marinade

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cilantro Honey Lime Marinade
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 107 kcal
Author: Yvonne

This simple to throw together Cilantro Honey Lime Marinade requires minimal chopping and all the hard work is completed by your blender. Throw all your juices and spices together, blend, then marinate your shrimp (or other meat of choice). Throw it on the grill and you've got the perfect summertime grilled grub!

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Ingredients

  • 1 small jalapeno pepper stemmed and seeded
  • 1/4 c. fresh juice from 3 to 4 limes
  • 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. zest from 1 lime
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 1 lb. large shrimp peeled, deveined, and rinsed

Instructions

  1. To make the marinade, place jalapeño, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, lime zest, cilantro and honey in jar of a blender. Puree until completely blended. 

  2. Place shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in marinade and toss to combine. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. 

  3. Grill shrimp over high heat until just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Recipe Notes

I used my Blendtec Mini Twister Jar and blended on setting one for 20 seconds.

Adapted from Serious Eats

Nutrition Facts
Cilantro Honey Lime Marinade
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Cholesterol 190mg63%
Sodium 919mg40%
Potassium 88mg3%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 280IU6%
Vitamin C 8.8mg11%
Calcium 112mg11%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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