This grilled shrimp recipe is fast and easy to prepare and destined to be the hit of any barbeque. And, weather not permitting, the shrimp cook up great under the broiler, too.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::5 mins
Total Time::20 mins
Servings::6
Ingredients
1 large clove garlic
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 wedges lemon, for garnish
Directions
Gather the ingredients. Preheat a grill for medium heat.
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Crush garlic and salt together in a small bowl with a fork.
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Mix in paprika and cayenne. Stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste.
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Combine garlic paste and shrimp in a large bowl and toss until shrimp are evenly coated.
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Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill shrimp until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
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Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.
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Editor's Note:
The salt amount has been reduced based on review feedback. The original recipe called for 1 tablespoon.