

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!

Other shrimp Recipes You Might Like
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Kebab
- Sweet Chili Shrimp Skewers
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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.
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Grilled Shrimp (The Best Recipe)
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.
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
Directions
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1Rinse the shrimp with cold running water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
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2Marinate the shrimp with all the ingredients in the Grilled Shrimp Marinade. Stir to mix well. Set aside for 10-15 minutes.
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3Fire 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.
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4Remove grilled shrimp from the grill, serve immediately.
Recipe Video
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.
Melisa
Hello, would it make a huge difference to not use smoked paprika? I only have sweet paprika.
Rasa Malaysia
It’s fine.
Marian Winner
The only marinade I use now for shrimp. It is absolutely the best.
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks Marian.
Christen
So you buy frozen shrimp and let it thaw or fresh shrimp ?
Rasa Malaysia
Either is fine.
Carol
I buy frozen xlarge at Kroger. Usa wild caught pink shrimp.
Hbu
Love these grilled shrimp, tasty.
Sucharita
Can I make this in an oven?
Rasa Malaysia
Yes, you sure can. Just set your oven to broil (550F) and broil for just 2-3 minutes. They cook very fast.
DB
Hi Bee,
Is the shrimp marinade time about 10–15 minutes? Wasn’t clear on that.
Thank you,
DB
Kien
Grilled shrimp looks so yummy!