Grilled Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Marinating time
30 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 to 8 skewers
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Calories
123 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Shrimp
Description
The shrimp (peeled and cleaned) are marinated 30 minutes in olive oil combined with lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for gentle heat. Pre-soaking bamboo skewers prevents burning and breaking during grilling. Threading the marinated shrimp onto the skewers makes for easy handling on the grill.
Grilling over medium heat, with oiled grates, sears the shrimp quickly for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque but not overcooked, which maintains a tender texture. Only flipping once ensures even cooking and prevents sticking to the grill. The smoky paprika and lemon juice in the marinade create a balanced flavor that brightens the seafood.
This dish is suitable for indoor grill pans or outdoor grills and pairs well as appetizers or served with sides as an entrée. It's important not to overcook shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture and to serve them promptly hot off the grill.
Prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining to allow the marinade to penetrate fully. Grilling on well-oiled grates and flipping only once helps preserve the shrimp’s surface. The dish can be flavored according to spice tolerance by adjusting or omitting red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- red pepper flakes optional, a pinch
- 1 lb. Shrimp peeled cleaned
Instructions
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 mins before using.
- Mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices in a mixing bowl.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and mix until coated. Let the shrimp sit for 30 minutes.
- After the shrimp has marinated, thread shrimp on pre-soaked skewers.
- Preheat the grill (or charcoal grill) to medium heat, oil the grates and grill the shrimps for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque.
- Transfer skewers to a plate and serve.
Notes
- Pre-soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Peel and devein shrimp before marinating so flavors penetrate well.
- Preheat and oil grill grates to prevent shrimp from sticking.
- Grill shrimp 2-3 minutes per side over medium heat until just opaque; avoid overcooking.
- Flip shrimp only once; they will release from the grill when ready to turn.
- Indoor grill pans can be used if outdoor grilling is not possible.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 191mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 593mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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