As the weather warms up and our time spent outside rises, it’s only fitting to start incorporating dinner ideas that include using the grill!
I love seafood, and we live in a great place to get some pretty fresh Gulf Coast finds. However, I don’t enjoy the smell it leaves when cooking it in my kitchen. That’s why I opt for grilling our seafood outdoors. To be honest, I kind of forgot about this grilled shrimp and queso fresco recipe, but it’s one of my favorite dinners to whip up on those warm spring and summer evenings.
In Houston I can usually get my hands on really fresh seafood. Most grocery stores offer fresh seafood, locally I like to get our shrimp at Central Market where they’ll skewer the shrimp for me. It never hurts to ask! I tend to stick to a general rule of three to four shrimp per skewer. Again, this is all loosely based on how hungry you are or how many you’re cooking for!
One of our most used wedding gifts, three years later are our grill and these grill-prep trays. Of course a simple sheet pan will suffice, but Rick and I both love how one is meant for the raw meat and seafood, while the other is for the cooked items. I like to use the red tray for marinading. Lay each shrimp skewers flat and begin squeezing fresh lime juice across the tops of the shrimp; the more the better! Garnish with Fajita rub. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Then turn the skewers over to the other side and repeat. I place the tray in fridge so the shrimp can marinade for 15-30 minutes.
What I love about this dinner idea is you can make it ahead of time and forget about it until dinner. Sometimes I marinade my shrimp mid-afternoon and leave them in the fridge for a few hours. It’s one of those dishes that can be prepped ahead of time, which I appreciate.
We love this easy dinner idea in the Haines house! If you’re into more of a kick, you could add some cilantro atop of the shrimp or in the rice for a kick. Regardless, these grilled shrimp with queso fresco crumbles will definitely be a crowd pleaser!
I love using these melamine plates for something different when serving dinner. The turquoise dinner plates and printed appetizer plates are both lightweight and easy to clean.
Read on for the easy grilled shrimp with queso fresco recipe! It’s an easy one to make, too. Pair with this tasty skinny margarita and you’ve got a delicious meal, cheers!
Grilled Shrimp with Queso Fresco
Ingredients
- 8-10 Fresh shrimp peeled and de-veined
- 3 Limes
- 1 package Fish & Shrimp Fajita rub
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 350 degrees
- Rinse shrimp skewers with water and lay flat on tray or baking sheet
- Squeeze juice of fresh limes on both sides of shrimp
- Sprinkle EVOO over shrimp
- Garnish with fajita marinade and sprinkle with salt & pepper to taste
- Place tray/pan in fridge for 15-30 minutes
- Spray grill with non-stick cooking spray
- Place each shrimp skewer on grill and cook for 4 minutes on each side, or until pink
- Once one side is cooked, flip over to opposite side
- Plate shrimp with a side of black beans and Basmati rice
- Top with queso fresco crumbles and a squeeze of fresh lime
Ashley says
Make this for me when you come into town? Kay, thanks!
Brooke says
This looks incredible! The food, the place setting… I want it ALL!
Jessica says
I LOVE queso fresco! It is so delicious! It pairs so nicely with so many dishes.
xo Jessica
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Jenna Colgrove says
love those gorgeous flowers!!
Cassie Rea says
Oh my gosh! I am in the middle of a round of the Whole 30 and this is torture hahah It looks SO yummy!
XOXO, Cassie Rea
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Azanique says
Totally trying this recipe at our cookout tomorrow! Looks so yummy
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Jenna at Boston Chic Party says
This looks and sounds delish! I love making shrimp because you can cook them so quickly!
xoxo, Jenna
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Anna says
These look so yummy! I LOVE grilling season! The shrimp looks so good and refreshing! XO
Anna || A Lily Love Affair
Anna English says
Wish I was a fan of cheese because this looks delish!
Steph says
Oh my goodness this looks and sounds amazing!
Xo,
Steph
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Eric Lyon says
I can’t stop my mouth from watering after reading this and getting teased by the pictures! This is going on my BBQ list for sure next week. If it turns out as good as you wrote about it, I’ll use it as a guest platter. 😉
Lindsay says
This looks like the perfect summer dish! Your yard looks beautiful too
Sarah says
This sounds and looks so incredible! Saving this recipe!
Amanda | The Golden Girl Diary says
This looks really yummy!
Stephanie says
My stomach is literally growling just reading this post – and I just finished eating lunch! It looks so delicious. I’m a huge fan of shrimp (especially grilled) and I also absolutely love queso fresco. I gotta get my boyfriend to help me put this meal together sometime soon!
Molly | Miss Molly Moon says
This sounds (and looks) absolutely delicious! We always grab queso fresco when I’m cooking tacos…or really anything with Mexican flavors. It’s just such a yummy addition!
Molly // Miss Molly Moon
Kimberly Smith says
Okay I’m drooling – this looks so delicious! And I love your dishes!!
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Ada says
These look so yummy and perfect for the summer!
Mindy says
This looks so yummy and easy to make! I must try it!
<3, Mindy N.
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Nikki says
Yumm, I love black beans and rice, so this is another great way for me to make them with the shrimp!! Delish!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
I love a good fresco!
Jasmine says
This looks so good. I’m hungry now.
Naomi Trevino says
This looks so good! You make it look so easy to try lol
Adriana says
This looks incredible! I definitely need to try this, and your plates are amazingly beautiful!
alisha says
Saving this recipe! Wow looks so amazing 🙂
Aitza B says
Next time I’m back home in FL I’m trying this. Shrimp is my favourite fruit, so any dish with it is a must for me.
xx,
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