Grilled Shrimp

Grilled Shrimp Recipe

One of the easiest ways to cook shrimp is grilling, especially during spring and summer months.

You can use all kinds of marinade to marinate shrimp.

I personally love seasoning that pack a punch of spicy kick and flavors.

This recipe is the best, juicy and absolutely delicious!

How to Grill Shrimp?

You can use an indoor grill or an outdoor grill to cook shrimp on the grill.

Both methods deliver delicious results but external grill lends mouthwatering smoky aromas.

First, marinate the shrimp with seasoning. I used butter, honey, smoked paprika and lemon juice as the main ingredients.

Next, use an outdoor grill or indoor grill to cook. You can also thread the shrimps using bamboo or metal skewers to make grilled shrimp skewers.

Grilled Shrimp Marinade

For this recipe, I used the following ingredients as marinade:

• Unsalted butter
• Smoked paprika
• Honey
• Lemon or lime juice
• Salt

The taste is spicy, sweet, savory and citrusy.

Cook’s Tips

For the best results, please follow my cooking tips below:

• Size does matter when it comes to shrimp. Get jumbo shrimp or tiger prawn if you can find them in the stores.
• You may use shell-on or EZ peel shrimp.
• Do not overcook or else the shrimp will turn rubbery.
• Rinse the shrimp with cold running water and pat dry with paper towels before adding marinade ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

I Don’t Have a Grill. Can I Cook on Stovetop?

Yes, you sure can.

You may “grill” on stovetop using a cast-iron grill pan.

How Long to Grill Shrimp?

It takes 5 minutes to cook shrimp on grill, if you are using direct heat.

If you’re using indirect heat to BBQ, it will take about 10 minutes.

Can I Use This Recipe to Make Tacos?

Yes, absolutely.

Just assemble the shrimps with shredded cabbage on a corn or flour tortilla and you will have amazing tacos.

How Many Calories per Serving?

This recipe is only 255 calories per serving.

What to Serve with This Recipe?

Serve this recipe with side dishes. For a healthy meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

Watermelon Salad

Chicken Kebab

Caprese Skewers

Garlic Butter Salmon Kebab

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Grilled Shrimp (The Best Recipe)

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Easy grilled shrimp with marinade and seasoning of paprika, honey, butter and lemon. The best grilled shrimp recipe that takes only 15 mins to make.

Calories 255 kcal

Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

Ingredients

• 1 lb. peeled, deveined, tail-on shrimp
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for grilling

Grilled Shrimp Marinade

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

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Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the shrimp with cold running water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
2. 2
   Marinate the shrimp with all the ingredients in the Grilled Shrimp Marinade. Stir to mix well. Set aside for 10-15 minutes.
3. 3
   Fire up a grill. Place the shrimp on direct heat and grill for about 1-2 minutes on each side. Turn the shrimp over and grill for another 1-2 minutes. Turn another time and grill until they are cooked through, total time to grill shrimp is about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove grilled shrimp from the grill, serve immediately.
   

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Recipe Notes

To make grilled shrimp skewers or kebabs, thread three (3) shrimps on bamboo skewers or metal skewers. To avoid burning, please soak bamboo skewers in cold water for a few hours before using.

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Shrimp (The Best Recipe)

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 255 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Cholesterol 270mg90%

Sodium 1210mg53%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 26g52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: American Recipes

Cuisine: Shrimp

Keyword: Grilled Shrimp