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

There's something about grilled shrimp that just screams summer. The smoky char, the juicy flesh, the rich taste of the sea—it's hard to beat a plate of perfectly grilled shrimp. And when you add in the flavors of spicy garlic, well, you've got a dish that's practically irresistible.

Spicy Garlic Grilled Shrimp is a dish that's perfect for a casual weeknight meal or a weekend barbecue with friends. It's incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and a hot grill. ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Mix shrimp, olive oil, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, garlic, and salt together in a bowl. Cover and allow to sit in a refrigerator to marry flavors, at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place shrimp on skewers. Discard excess marinade.
  • Grill shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and meat is opaque, basting with melted butter frequently, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    329 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 361mg
    • Sodium: 730mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 382mg