Lemon Garlic Grilled Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
16 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
167 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Lemon Garlic Grilled Shrimp
Description
This recipe begins by marinating large shrimp in a mixture of extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, garlic, and warming spices such as paprika, cayenne pepper, and celery salt. The marinade brightens the shrimp while adding subtle heat and depth of flavor.
Threading the shrimp closely on soaked wooden skewers helps them retain moisture and cook evenly over the grill. The high direct heat quickly turns the shrimp pink and opaque, with slightly charred edges that add texture without drying the flesh.
Serving the grilled shrimp with a homemade cocktail sauce made from ketchup, horseradish, and chili powder adds a tangy, mildly spicy accompaniment. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and lemon wedges completes the dish with fresh herbaceous and citrus notes.
Ingredients
Cocktail Sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoon horseradish prepared
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce to taste
Shrimp
- 20 Shrimp large, peeled
- 3 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 2 lemon plural
- 2 garlic minced, clove
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- 2 tablespoon parsley fresh
Instructions
Cocktail Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together all cocktail sauce ingredients
- Refrigerate until ready to use
Shrimp
- Soak 4 wooden skewers in water.
- Preheat grill on high, and spray with cooking oil
- Blot shrimp dry with paper towel
- In a medium bowl whisk together oil, juice and zest of one of the lemons, garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, and celery salt.
- Add shrimp and toss to coat. Allow to marinate 5 minutes
- Thread shrimp on skewers, 5 per skewer.
- Grill shrimp over direct high heat, about 6 minutes, turning halfway through. Shrimp should be pink, and the flesh opaque.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
Notes
- Thread shrimp tightly on skewers to reduce exposed surface area and keep them juicy after grilling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 933mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 235mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1015IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 39.3mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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