Description
Learn how to make perfectly grilled shrimp with a simple marinade and easy tips for juicy, flavorful results. This recipe is quick, delicious, and versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Shrimp marinade (your favorite)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water.
- Slide the shrimp onto skewers, piercing each shrimp twice so they lie flat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.
- Place the skewered shrimp in a 9×13 inch pan.
- Pour the marinade evenly over the shrimp.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Do not marinate for longer as the acid can make the shrimp tough.
- Remove the shrimp from the marinade and shake off excess oil.
- Place the shrimp on a grill preheated to 400°F (200°C).
- Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers for 30 minutes prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Always start with raw, peeled, and deveined shrimp. Tails can be left on or removed.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
- Shake off excess oil from the marinade before grilling to prevent flare-ups.
- Do not overcook the shrimp; they cook quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 81 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 642 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 143 mg