Grilled Shrimp Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 large servings, 4 small servings
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Calories
410 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Shrimp Recipe
Description
The recipe calls for coating cleaned, deveined jumbo shrimp with a marinade combining olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, granulated sugar, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. This mix imparts savory, smoky, and lemony notes. After marinating briefly, shrimp are placed on a preheated and oiled grill.
Grilling the shrimp for a few minutes per side develops a slight char and seals in moisture, ensuring each bite is tender and flavorful. It's important not to overcook the shrimp to prevent toughness. The seasoning blend creates a balanced flavor profile with a mild smoky heat from paprika and a classic Old Bay seafood seasoning punch.
Serve the grilled shrimp immediately, perhaps with fresh lemon wedges for added brightness. These shrimp work well as a main dish, over salads, or atop rice or pasta for a quick seafood meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 3 garlic finely minced, large cloves
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 pound jumbo I use 21-25 count raw shrimp, tails on and deveined
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium-high/high. Clean grates and then rub oil on grates.
- In a low, wide medium-sized bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, Old Bay, sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and fold gently to coat the shrimp evenly in the seasoned oil.
- Place shrimp on the hot grill grates and cook for 3 minutes, or until they have some char. Flip shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes, or just until shrimp are no longer translucent. Take care to not overcook. Smaller shrimp will take less time.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor, with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2large servings, 4 small servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Cholesterol | 479mg | 160% |
| Sodium | 2922mg | 122% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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