Marinated Grilled Shrimp
Fire up your grill for this easy and flavorful Marinated Grilled Shrimp recipe, perfect for summer cookouts or a quick weeknight dinner! Juicy, tender shrimp are bathed in a zesty marinade of olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, and a touch of paprika for a smoky kick. Infused with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, these shrimp skewers are expertly grilled to golden perfection in just minutes. Serve them hot, sprinkled with fresh parsley, for a show-stopping dish that's as colorful as it is delicious. Whether as a party appetizer or alongside your favorite sides, this healthy and protein-packed recipe is sure to impress. Don’t forget to soak your skewers and savor the smoky char that only a grill can provide!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail-on optional)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 8 pieces Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Place the shrimp in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish, then pour the marinade over the shrimp. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F/200°C).
While the grill is preheating, thread the marinated shrimp onto the soaked wooden skewers, piercing through both the tail and the head end of each shrimp to secure them.
Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking, then place the shrimp skewers on the grill.
Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque with nice grill marks. Avoid overcooking, as shrimp can become rubbery.
Remove the shrimp skewers from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish and serve immediately. Optional: serve with lemon wedges for an extra burst of freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1068 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.9 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 2842 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 113.1 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1477 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
