Marinated Grilled Shrimp
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Marinated Grilled Shrimp
Description
Marinated Grilled Shrimp uses jumbo shrimp that are marinated in a mixture of olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, garlic, fresh parsley, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and seasoning. The brief soak infuses the shrimp with complementary tangy and savory flavors without overpowering their natural taste. This balance of ingredients creates a lively marinade that both tenderizes and enhances the shrimp.
The shrimp are threaded onto skewers and cooked quickly over high heat on a grill or under a broiler, allowing them to develop a slight char while staying juicy and tender. Monitoring the shrimp closely ensures they turn pink and opaque without becoming rubbery.
Served hot with fresh lime wedges and additional chopped parsley, this shrimp dish brightens any meal with its bold yet balanced flavors. It is well suited as an appetizer or a light main when paired with sides like rice or salad. The instructions also emphasize soaking wooden skewers before grilling to prevent burning and advise seasoning the shrimp with salt and pepper after cooking to taste.
The notes highlight the importance of limiting marinating time to prevent texture degradation from the lime juice and stress the quick cooking time needed for perfectly cooked shrimp.
Ingredients
FOR THE MARINADE
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons garlic about 2 cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch ground black pepper
FOR SERVING
- 2 lbs. Shrimp I use extra large or jumbo shrimp, raw, peeled, deveined
- lime fresh wedges, optional garnish; parsley chopped, optional garnish
Instructions
- In a jar with a lid, combine all of the marinade ingredients. Shake until completely combined.
- Place shrimp in a large zip-top bag or bowl. Pour the marinade in the bag with the shrimp. Seal the top of the bag and place shrimp in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 15-20 minutes (but not more than 2 or 3 hours).
- Remove shrimp from the bag and discard the marinade. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill over high heat for 3-5 minutes, flipping halfway through. If you prefer, you can also broil the shrimp on a sheet pan in the oven for about 3-5 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Garnish with fresh lime wedges and additional chopped parsley.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp for 15 to 20 minutes but no longer than 2 to 3 hours to prevent texture changes from the lime juice.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 2 hours before grilling to avoid burning.
- Watch shrimp carefully while grilling; they are done when pink and opaque.
- Season shrimp with kosher salt and ground black pepper after grilling according to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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