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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Shrimp
Cuisine: American Recipes
Keyword: Grilled Shrimp
Servings: 4 people
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) shrimp peeled, deveined, tail-on
  • 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

Instructions

  • Rinse the shrimp under cold running water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Marinate the shrimp with all the ingredients for the grilled shrimp marinade. Stir to mix well and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
  • Fire up the grill. Place the shrimp over direct heat and grill for about 1-2 minutes on each side. Turn the shrimp and grill for another 1-2 minutes. Flip again and grill until fully cooked, for a total of about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the grilled shrimp from the grill and serve immediately.

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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

Serving: 1g | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 213mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg