Grilled Shrimp
If you enjoy seafood and the smoky flavor only a grill can provide, these easy-grilled shrimp will become your new go-to recipe.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 473kcal
Cost: $34.34
Equipment
- gas grill
- Measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
FOR THE SHRIMP:
- 2 pounds jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 8 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 4 teaspoons dried basil or 2 Tablespoons fresh finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
GARLIC BUTTER:
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 lemon cut into 6 wedges
Instructions
PREP SHRIMP:
- Clean and devein shrimp, and add to a large resealable bag.
MAKE MARINADE:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper for the marinade.
MARINATE SHRIMP:
- Pour marinade over shrimp, gently shake or massage to distribute marinade.
- Place in refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes, turning bag once.
GRILL SHRIMP:
- Heat the grill to medium heat, about 350 degrees, on a gas grill.
- Place shrimp on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink.
- In a small bowl, combine ingredients for garlic butter.
SERVE:
- Serve the shrimp with garlic butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.33pound | Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 231mg | Sodium: 1249mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 969IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg