Description
This Grilled Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a summer barbecue. The shrimp are seasoned with a blend of spices and grilled to perfection, resulting in juicy and delicious shrimp that pair perfectly with fresh lemon.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound jumbo raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the Grill: Heat grill to medium-high/high. Clean grates and then rub oil on grates.
- Prepare Seasoning: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Season Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and add them to the bowl with the seasonings. Gently mix until the shrimp is coated with the seasoning.
- Grill Shrimp: Place shrimp on the hot grill grates and cook for 3 minutes, or until they have some char. Flip shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes, or just until shrimp are no longer translucent. Take care not to overcook. Smaller shrimp will take less time.
- Serve: Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Grilled Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe, BBQ Shrimp
