How to Make Amazing Spicy Grilled Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably satisfying about grilled shrimp. They cook up quickly, take on a smoky flavor, and pair perfectly with a variety of spices and seasonings. If you're looking to kick things up a notch at your next BBQ or family dinner, then this Amazing Spicy Grilled Shrimp recipe is for you.

Fresh shrimp are marinated in a bold and flavorful mixture of spices, herbs, and a touch of heat before being tossed on the grill. The result is juicy, succulent shrimp with a deliciou...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup sesame oil
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Asian chile paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 wooden skewers, soaked in water

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 44 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Whisk together the olive oil, sesame oil, parsley, hot sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, chile sauce, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Set aside about 1/3 of this marinade to use while grilling.
  • Place the shrimp in a large, resealable plastic bag. Pour in the remaining marinade and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side until opaque, basting frequently with reserved marinade.
  • Nutrition

    320 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 230mg
    • Sodium: 827mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 270mg