Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this spicy grilled shrimp recipe. Perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection, this dish will become your go-to for summer barbecues and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 wedges lemon, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine garlic, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a marinade.
- Add shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers, making sure they are secure.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until opaque and slightly charred.
- Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the cayenne pepper.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Spicy Grilled Shrimp