How to Make Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Aioli - A Step-by-Step Guide

For seafood lovers, there are few things more satisfying than a plate of perfectly grilled shrimp. Whether you’re cooking over an open flame or on a stovetop grill, the delicious smoky flavor of the shrimp pairs perfectly with the bright and tangy taste of a homemade lemon aioli. This recipe for Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Aioli is a simple yet impressive dish that is sure to elevate your next outdoor gathering or dinner party.

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices cured lemon
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 pound extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Soak cured lemons briefly in a bowl with cold water to remove curing brine, about 10 minutes. Dry lemons with paper towels and finely mince.
  • Stir minced lemon, mayonnaise, tarragon, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill aioli in the refrigerator until cold, at least 15 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Put shrimp in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle paprika and salt over shrimp, stir to coat shrimp completely.
  • Cook shrimp on the preheated grill until they are bright pink on the outside and meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a plate and serve with lemon aioli.
  • Nutrition

    311 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 183mg
    • Sodium: 1291mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 186mg