Description
Grilled shrimp is a delightful, quick dish that transforms any meal into a festive occasion. With its smoky flavor and bright citrus notes, this recipe is perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners. In just 20 minutes, you can serve up succulent shrimp that will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss in the shrimp until well coated and let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers (3-4 per skewer).
- Grill skewers for about 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp turn pink and opaque with grill marks.
- Remove from the grill and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 180mg