Grilled Shrimp (The Best Recipe)
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
214 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Shrimp (The Best Recipe)
Description
This grilled shrimp recipe starts with peeling and deveining the shrimp while leaving the tails on for easy handling and presentation. The shrimp are marinated in a blend of melted butter, smoked paprika, honey, lemon or lime juice, salt, and finely chopped parsley, which imparts smoky warmth, sweetness, and brightness. After marinating for 10 to 15 minutes, the shrimp are grilled directly over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes total, turning frequently to evenly cook and develop light grill marks.
The resulting shrimp are juicy and tender with a balanced flavor profile that combines buttery richness with smoky and citrus highlights. Leaving the tails on helps retain moisture and provides a neat way to hold the shrimp during eating. This recipe is suitable for serving on skewers, as appetizers, or alongside a salad or simple side dish.
For skewers, it is recommended to soak bamboo skewers in cold water beforehand to prevent burning during grilling. Serving immediately after grilling preserves the shrimp's juicy texture and delicate flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) Shrimp peeled, deveined, tail-on
- 1 tablespoon butter for grilling, unsalted
Grilled Shrimp Marinade
- 3 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold running water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Marinate the shrimp with all the ingredients for the grilled shrimp marinade. Stir to mix well and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
- Fire up the grill. Place the shrimp over direct heat and grill for about 1-2 minutes on each side. Turn the shrimp and grill for another 1-2 minutes. Flip again and grill until fully cooked, for a total of about 5 minutes.
- Remove the grilled shrimp from the grill and serve immediately.
Notes
- For shrimp skewers, soak bamboo skewers in cold water for several hours to prevent burning on the grill.
- Serve grilled shrimp immediately for optimal juiciness and taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 213mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 283mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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