How to Make Marinated Grilled Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the succulent, smoky flavor of grilled shrimp. And when you add a zesty marinade to the mix, you've got a dish that's sure to impress even the pickiest of seafood lovers. Marinated grilled shrimp is a perfect dish for a summer cookout, a casual dinner with friends, or even a weeknight meal that feels like a special occasion. This recipe takes the natural sweetness and plump texture of shrimp and enhances it with a vibrant blend of herbs, spices, and citrus. The resu...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 skewers

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Stir together olive oil, tomato sauce, garlic, and red wine vinegar in a large bowl. Season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  • Add shrimp to the bowl; stir until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
  • Preheat the grill to medium heat. Lightly oil the grate.
  • Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
  • Cook shrimp on the preheated grill until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    273 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 230mg
    • Sodium: 472mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 329mg