Grilled Shrimp
Make tender, juicy Grilled Shrimp with a quick marinade and just a few ingredients. Great for summer cookouts, parties, or anytime!
Servings: 3 servings (4 oz, about 7 shrimp each)
Ingredients
- 12 oz frozen shrimp extra large with the tail on, thawed (26-30 per lb) $5.68
- ⅛ cup olive oil $0.39
- 2 garlic cloves minced, $0.06
- ½ Tbsp fresh parsley $0.05
- ½ Tbsp fresh cilantro $0.05
- ½ tsp smoked paprika $0.08
- ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper $0.02
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice $0.06
- ½ tsp salt $0.01
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.03
Instructions
- Gather ingredients. Thaw shrimp according to package directions.
- Whisk together olive oil, garlic, parsley, cilantro, smoked paprika, chili flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Rinse thawed shrimp with cold water and pat dry.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade.
- Toss shrimp marinade and let sit, covered in the fridge, for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the grill pan over medium-high heat, or preheat your grill to 375℉.
- Grill shrimp for 2 minutes on each side. They will turn pink and shrink up a little bit as the proteins tighten and their moisture cooks out. You may need to cook the shrimp in batches depending on the size of your grill pan or grill. Enjoy!
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Notes
The total prep time doesn't include the time to thaw the shrimp, as this will vary depending on the method used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1032mg | Fiber: 0.3g