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Grilled Peel and Eat Shrimp

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 254 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons McCormick Grill Mates Mesquite Seasoning
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 pounds shell-on local and sustainable shrimp, backs sliced open and cleaned
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Lime wedges
  • hot sauce

Instructions

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  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 375˚F).
  2. Pour oil, seasoning and lime juice into a large mixing bowl and whisk together.
  3. Add shrimp and toss together until shrimp is well coated. Cover, refrigerate and marinate for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove bamboo skewers from the water and skewer 4 to 5 shrimp per skewer, depending on the size of the skewers.
  5. Place skewers on the hot grill, about 1 inch apart and grill from about 3 minutes. Flip each skewer and continue to grill for an additional 3 minutes or until shrimp has just cooked through.
  6. Transfer shrimp skewers onto a platter or baking sheet and slide shrimp off. Discard skewers.
  7. Serve peel and eat shrimp immediately with fresh lime wedges and hot sauce.

Notes

  • *Makes 2 pounds

Nutrition Information

Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 381mg (127%) Sodium 1177mg (49%) Potassium 226mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 126IU (3%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 341mg (34%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254

% Daily Value*

Calories 254kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 381mg 127%
Sodium 1177mg 49%
Potassium 226mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 126IU 3%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 341mg 34%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.