15-Minute BBQ Shrimp
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
215 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
15-Minute BBQ Shrimp
Description
The recipe starts by blending together a BBQ marinade that includes organic ketchup, light olive oil, honey, lime juice, smoked paprika, chili powder, hot sauce, and seasonings. Half of this sauce is used to coat peeled and deveined raw shrimp in a zip-top bag, which allows the flavors to penetrate the shrimp before cooking.
The shrimp are then sautéed over medium heat in a small amount of olive oil until they become pink and opaque, roughly 3 to 4 minutes total. After cooking, the reserved BBQ sauce is quickly warmed in the pan and tossed with the shrimp for a glossy, flavorful coating. Fresh parsley adds a burst of herbaceous brightness, and lime wedges offer a fresh citrus finish.
This shrimp preparation suits quick weeknight dinners, appetizers, or protein additions to rice or salad bowls. Its fast marination and cooking times make it accessible without sacrificing taste. The marinade’s smoky paprika and hot sauce create subtle heat balanced by honey’s sweetness.
Care is taken to avoid overcooking shrimp to maintain their tender texture. Olive oil can be substituted with other neutral oils, and the homemade BBQ sauce can be swapped for a store-bought low-sugar version if preferred. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days, and marinated shrimp can also be frozen for longer storage. For outdoor cooking, the shrimp can be threaded onto skewers and grilled instead of skillet-cooked.
Ingredients
BBQ sauce/marinade:
- 4 tablespoons ketchup organic
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil divided, light
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder optional or to taste
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce or to taste
- salt to taste, kosher salt; fresh ground pepper
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt; fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 lime cut into wedges to serve with
Shrimp:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined (I like to leave the tails on, raw, large
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, to garnish, fresh
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine all BBQ sauce ingredients. (4 tablespoons organic ketchup, 1½ tablespoons light olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 lime, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons hot sauce, Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, and 1/2 lime)
- Place the 1 pound raw large shrimp into a ziploc bag and add in half of the BBQ sauce. Stir through the bag to completely coat. Reserve the remaining sauce untouched to use later on.
- Heat the 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for another minute or so, until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle over the remaining BBQ sauce and allow it to heat up, tossing to coat the shrimp.
- Garnish with chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use raw shrimp rather than pre-cooked to maintain texture and flavor.
- Avoid overcooking to keep shrimp tender and not rubbery.
- Cook over medium heat for even cooking; do not use high heat.
- Olive oil can be substituted with avocado or grapeseed oil.
- Homemade BBQ sauce provides fresh flavor, but a low-sugar store-bought sauce works too.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Marinated shrimp can be frozen in a ziplock bag for up to three months.
- For grilling, place marinated shrimp on skewers and cook over medium heat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1145mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1106IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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