Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Fire up your grill for this easy and flavorful Marinated Grilled Shrimp recipe, perfect for summer cookouts or a quick weeknight dinner! Juicy, tender shrimp are bathed in a zesty marinade of olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, and a touch of paprika for a smoky kick. Infused with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, these shrimp skewers are expertly grilled to golden perfection in just minutes. Serve them hot, sprinkled with fresh parsley, for a show-stopping dish that's as colorful as it is delicious. Whether as a party appetizer or alongside your favorite sides, this healthy and protein-packed recipe is sure to impress. Don’t forget to soak your skewers and savor the smoky char that only a grill can provide!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail-on optional)
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 3 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 8 pieces Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.

Step 2

Place the shrimp in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish, then pour the marinade over the shrimp. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F/200°C).

Step 4

While the grill is preheating, thread the marinated shrimp onto the soaked wooden skewers, piercing through both the tail and the head end of each shrimp to secure them.

Step 5

Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking, then place the shrimp skewers on the grill.

Step 6

Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque with nice grill marks. Avoid overcooking, as shrimp can become rubbery.

Step 7

Remove the shrimp skewers from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.

Step 8

Sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish and serve immediately. Optional: serve with lemon wedges for an extra burst of freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	705.6 grams (705.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1068

Total Fat 57.90g	74%
Saturated Fat 9.20g	46%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 857mg	286%
Sodium 2842mg	124%
Total Carbohydrate 27.70g	10%
Dietary Fiber 1.60g	6%
Total Sugars 19.00g
Protein 113.10g	226%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 185mg	14%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 1477mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 41.7%

Carbs: 10.2%