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Old Bay Shrimp - Quick and easy grilled shrimp recipe made with Old Bay seasoning and served with lemon wedges. It's so delicious and flavorful with a punch of spicy kick. The best summer grilling recipe takes only 15 minutes to make.
Old Bay Shrimp Recipe
This easy and quick Old Bay shrimp recipe is the best seafood grilling dish for summer. It calls for only five ingredients and brings a mouthwatering meal to the table in less than 15 minutes.
These shrimp are juicy, succulent, and absolutely flavorful with the Old Bay seasoning. Enjoy this delicious dish with fresh lemon juice spritzed on top to jazz up the taste.
A tasty grilled shrimp recipe is all you need for this summer. You may also enjoy my other popular shrimp recipes, such as Grilled Honey Cajun Shrimp, Honey Sriracha Shrimp Kebab, Shrimp Boil, Grilled Shrimp and Sauteed Shrimp.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe is so easy to prepare and only needs a minimum of ingredients to make. Marinate the shrimp with only olive oil and Old Bay seasoning, and your meal is ready within 10 minutes.
It is a perfect recipe for an appetizer or main meal. Serve on top of green salad or a bowl of steamed rice to make a low-calorie meal. For appetizers, serve them with lemon or lime slices on the side.
With this recipe, you can use either an indoor grill or an outdoor grill to cook shrimp, and the taste is always guaranteed.
Recipe Ingredients
The best Old Bay shrimp are marinated with olive oil and Old Bay seasoning. Garnish with lemon (or lime) wedges and sprinkle chopped parsley on top for serving.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Old Bay Shrimp
You can either use peeled or shell-on shrimp, deveined with tail on.
Secondly, toss the shrimp with olive oil and Old Bay seasoning in a bowl. Theard the shrimp onto skewers. If you don’t have bamboo skewers, then you can skip this step. It won’t hurt the result.
Finally, cook shrimp with an outdoor grill or a cast-iron grill pan on the stove. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top.
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow these tips:
- Rinse and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels before adding marinade ingredients.
- Choose jumbo shrimp or tiger prawn for grilling. It will help you get the best and most juicy texture.
- Do not overcook; otherwise, the shrimp will become rubbery and dried out from the inside.
- Sprinkle more Old Bay seasoning on shrimp before serving if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use either fresh or frozen shrimp for this recipe. Thaw frozen shrimp in water and pat dry with paper towels before tossing with other marinade ingredients.
Yes, you can also saute shrimp by using a grill pan or skillet. Another way is to bake and roast them in the oven.
This recipe has only 188 calories per serving.
What To Serve With Old Bay Shrimp
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Old Bay Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 pound (500 grams) shrimp, either shell-on or peeled with tail on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the shrimp with paper towels. Toss the shrimp with olive oil and Old Bay seasoning in a bowl. Thread the shrimp onto skewers and set aside.
- Heat the grill pan over high heat. Lay each skewer on the pan and grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink.
- Dish out the shrimp, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately with fresh lemon juice squeezed on top.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I cannot get Old Bay seasoning in France, can I make my own? What ingredients should I use?
Thank you in advance
You may substitute the old bay seasoning with celery salt and paprika. Every 1 teaspoon of old bay seasoning can be replaced by a mixture of 1/4 teaspoon of celery salt and 1/4 teaspoon of paprika.
Hello, Stephen – I got my Old Bay seasoning on Amazon.fr believe it or not!! I use it all the time for guests and they love it here because it is an unusual flavoring to them!!
My shrimp are already cooked and frozen. Can I still use this recipe?
You use raw shrimp.
This looks amazing. In the UK we do not have Old Bay seasoning.
Can I make the seasoning myself ?
Yes, you can.
Your recipe arrived just in time! Thanks :)
Great recipes. Where can I buy OLD SHRIMP SEASONING? Cannot find it in Vancouver, B.C. Canada
You may substitute the old bay seasoning with celery salt and paprika. Every 1 teaspoon of old bay seasoning can be replaced by a mixture of 1/4 teaspoon of celery salt and 1/4 teaspoon of paprika.
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