Description
These Spicy Grilled Shrimp are a delicious and fiery dish perfect for a summer barbecue or a quick weeknight meal. The shrimp are marinated in a zesty garlic and spice mixture, then grilled to perfection. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a burst of citrus flavor.
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Shrimp:
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 wedges lemon, for garnish
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients. Preheat a grill for medium heat.
- Crush garlic and salt together in a small bowl with a fork.
- Mix in paprika and cayenne. Stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste.
- Combine garlic paste and shrimp in a large bowl and toss until shrimp are evenly coated.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill shrimp until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 270mg
