Chile Caribe Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 36 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact (about 1 pound)
• 1 1/2 limes, cut into 12 wedges
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Prepare grill.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until onion is tender
3. Combine onion mixture, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, lime rind, and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl.
4. Thread 3 shrimp and 1 lime wedge onto 12 (6-inch) skewers. Brush with lime juice mixture. Place on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.
5. Note: If you use wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent the wood from burning on the grill.