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Grilled Shrimp Cocktail

Grilled Shrimp Cocktail is perfect for BBQs, summer parties, or just a casual appetizer! It's made with olive oil, tender shrimp, and simple seasonings.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 18 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 272 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound raw "extra jumbo" 16-20 per pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • chopped parsley & lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a wide shallow bowl, combine all ingredients from olive oil through black pepper.
  2. Add shrimp to bowl and fold gently to coat shrimp evenly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, folding gently about halfway through.
  3. Remove shrimp from fridge. Then heat grill to medium-high. Make sure grates are clean, and then oil them well.
  4. When grill is hot, set shrimp on grates and grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side for jumbo sized shrimp, using a tongs to flip. Cook just until shrimp are no longer translucent and have some nice char. Do not overcook the shrimp, as that will cause them to become tough and dry.
  5. Place shrimp on a platter and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with fresh lemon wedges to squeeze over the top, plus cocktail sauce and/or tartar sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Shrimp can be grilled with or without skewers. Especially if using smaller shrimp or if grilling a large quantity of shrimp, you may want to thread shrimp onto skewers for easier grilling. Smaller shrimp will also take less time to cook.
  • If using wood skewers, start soaking them in water at least an hour before you start the grill.
  • To store. Leftover shrimp can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • To reheat. Reheated shrimp will never have the same succulence as shrimp hot off the grill. So enjoy the shrimp, cold, dipped in cocktail sauce - or add it to a simple salad for lunch. If you do want to reheat the shrimp, do so as gently/little as possible in the microwave, in a skillet on the stovetop, or back on the grill.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 239mg (80%) Sodium 1410mg (59%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 272kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Cholesterol 239mg 80%
Sodium 1410mg 59%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

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