Martin and Joy Schlessingers Bar B Qued Shrimp
Elevate your barbecue game with Martin and Joy Schlessinger’s Bar B Qued Shrimp, a mouthwatering recipe that brings bold flavors and effortless elegance to your cookout spread. Juicy jumbo shrimp are marinated in a smoky-sweet barbecue sauce infused with garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, creating a tantalizing balance of heat and tang. Skewered and grilled to perfection, these shrimp develop a slightly charred, caramelized exterior while remaining tender and flavorful inside. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests at summer gatherings. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside coleslaw, grilled veggies, or a crisp salad, these BBQ shrimp are a surefire way to make your next meal unforgettable. Perfect for shrimp lovers searching for quick barbecue recipes with a touch of spice, this dish is bursting with vibrant flavors and easy-to-follow prep techniques.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 10 pieces Wooden skewers (if grilling)
Instructions
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling to prevent burning.
In a large bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create the marinade.
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
If marinated shrimp have been soaking for more than 15 minutes, give them another quick stir to ensure even coating in the marinade.
Thread the shrimp onto the soaked wooden skewers, leaving a small space between each shrimp to ensure even cooking.
Place the shrimp skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, basting lightly with the remaining marinade, until shrimp are opaque and slightly charred.
Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the grill and transfer to a serving plate.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately. These shrimp pair perfectly with a side of coleslaw, grilled vegetables, or a light salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1177 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 3608 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.8 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 103.6 g | ||
| Protein | 111.9 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 409 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1667 mg | 35% | |
*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.
