Grilled Shrimp

Grilled Shrimp

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  • Prep15m
  • Cook6m
  • Hands-off15m
Total time
36 min
Cook at
475°F
Prep
15 min
Cook
6 min
Hands-off
15 min

Hands-off time is mostly rising, proofing, resting, or marinating—not counted in prep or cook.

Servings

Recipe written for 4 servings

Main

Marinade

Garnish

Oven

Stovetop

Gas Grill

Mixing Bowl

Paper Towel

Skewer

Platter

Serving Platter

Pastry Brush

Whisk

Knife

Serving Platters (Large)

Metal or Pre-Soaked Wooden Skewers

Tongs

Measuring Spoons

Cutting Board

Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)

Fridge

2 days

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2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on (16/20 count)

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  • 30 min

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Metal skewers need no prep.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 cloves garlic minced minced, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp smoked paprika smoked, ½ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground, and ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (if using).

Uses

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Olive Oil
  • Garlic
  • Lemon
  • Paprika

Pat the 2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined dry with paper towels — this helps the marinade cling and promotes better char on the grill. Add the 2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined to the mixing bowl and toss well to coat evenly.

Uses

  • Shrimp
  • 15–20 min

Marinate the 2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined for 15–20 minutes at room temperature. Do not marinate longer than 30 minutes — the 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon will begin to 'cook' the 2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined and make them mushy.

Uses

  • Shrimp
  • Lemon
  • Lemon Zest
  • 475°F
  • High

Preheat your grill to high heat (450–500°F). Clean and oil the grates well — 2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined are prone to sticking.

Uses

  • Grill
  • Olive Oil
  • Shrimp

Thread the marinated 2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined onto skewers, about 4–5 shrimp per #[Bamboo Skewer]. Thread through both the tail and the body of each 2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined so they lay flat and cook evenly.

Uses

  • Shrimp
  • 2–3 min

Place the skewers on the hot grill. Grill for 2–3 minutes per side, until the 2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined are pink, opaque, and have light char marks. They should curl into a loose 'C' shape — a tight 'O' shape means they're overcooked.

Uses

  • Grill
  • Shrimp

Remove the skewers from the grill immediately. 2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined carry-over cook quickly, so pull them just as the last few turn opaque.

Uses

  • Grill
  • Shrimp

Slide the 2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined off the skewers onto a serving platter. Garnish with freshly chopped fresh parsley chopped and 1 whole lemon cut into wedges wedges. Serve immediately.

Uses

  • Shrimp
  • Parsley
  • Lemon
  • Lemon Zest
Per serving

Nutrition facts

Estimated for one serving as written. Scale with Serving size in the sidebar for your batch.

220

Cal

9g

Fat

3g

Carbs

32g

Protein