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The Best Grilled Shrimp

Juicy, succulent, and a ton of flavor, grilled shrimp is the perfect seafood grilling option - here are two different flavors in one recipe!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 Lemon wedges for garnish
  • fresh minced parsley for garnish
Garlic Shrimp
  • 3 tablespoons finely minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Old Bay Shrimp
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your grill on medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, stir the garlic, salt, olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste. If making the Old Bay shrimp, combine the Old Bay and the olive oil.
  3. Place the cleaned shrimp into a large bowl, add the seasoning mixture of choice, then toss the shrimp until evenly coated. Let the shrimp marinate for 15-20 minutes. Thread the shrimp onto wooden or metal skewers.
  4. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the skewers onto the heated grill. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque and cooked. Try not to overcook them!
  5. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges and sprinkle with the fresh parsley, and serve.

Notes

  • This is calculated as four servings of shrimp as a main meal, you can also make these as a side dish etc for more people. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 572mg (191%) Sodium 2345mg (98%) Potassium 215mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 27IU (1%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 350mg (35%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359

% Daily Value*

Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 572mg 191%
Sodium 2345mg 98%
Potassium 215mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 27IU 1%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 350mg 35%
Iron 5mg 28%

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