Description
A quick and flavorful grilled shrimp recipe, perfect for barbecues and dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Skewers (if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let marinate for about 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers.
- Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or lemon wedges.
Notes
Make sure the grill is hot before adding the shrimp for the best char. Don’t overcook the shrimp; they cook quickly and become tough if left too long on the grill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg