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Marinated Grilled Shrimp

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Published:4/28/2020Updated:4/28/2020

Marinated Grilled Shrimp – a simple yet out-of-this-world grilled shrimp recipe soaked in an incredible sweet and spicy marinade. A feel good grilled seafood for this warmer season! Makes a great family weeknight meal for entertaining.

Marinated Grill Shrimps

I probably could easily transition to vegetarian if not for STEAK and SHRIMP. But I don’t have plans yet on giving up these mighty food anytime soon ’cause they simply make dinner a breeze while satisfying your soul.

Now that summer is almost over (hello, soup season), I decided to fire up the grill more often to make the most out of the last few weeks of summer. 

As you can see, I’m in full summer swing this year with my wide array of scrumptious grilled recipes like these Marinated Grilled Flank Steak, Grilled Lamb Chops, aaaand, of course, this Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast.

See how I’m in love with summer?! But this list would be nothing if I didn’t share with you a grilled shrimp recipe. Trust me, hubby keeps on bugging me to share one and here it is – my Marinated Grilled Shrimp!

Marinated Grill Shrimps

These Marinated Grill Shrimp are soaked in an easy, spicy and sweet marinade which uses just a handful of simple pantry staple ingredients. It is seasoned with cumin and paprika and a kiss of lemon for that vibrant texture.

I’m calling them the “mighty fine shrimp” ready to take over the whole world. Just toss them in a ziploc bag or a glass bowl and marinate them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Marinated Grill Shrimps

The best thing about shrimp is that they are so easy to cook! They grill up in just a matter of 4-5 minutes per side while retaining all the flavors. It makes a great busy weeknight dinner or as appetizers for your next BBQ party.

It taste waaay better than all those processed foods and it’s healthier! And you can never go wrong when you pair it with this coconut rice  added with diced cucumber and corn kernels.

I won’t hold you off for too long. Now get going and impress your family and guests with a tray of these beautifully charred, saucy and intensely flavorful marinated grill shrimps. You can absolutely eat the whole batch!

 

Happy grilling!

 

Tips and Notes:

  1. Large and jumbo shrimps are the perfect choice for grilling.
  2. Deveined shrimps are preferred when working on this recipe. Without the shells, shrimps are a lot easier to skewer and it allows the marinade to have more impact to the shrimps.
  3. Soak wooden skewers to prevent the wood from burning when grilling. If you’re using metal skewers, make sure to spray it with a small amount of oil.
  4. If you’re grilling precooked shrimp, just flavor them up and simply heat up for 30 seconds to a minute per side or no longer than 2 minutes.

 

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Marinated Grill Shrimp

Marinated Grilled Shrimp – a simple yet out-of-this-world grilled shrimp recipe soaked in an incredible marinade. A feel good food especially this warmer season! Makes a great family weeknight meal for for entertaining.
5 from 5 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Marinating Time: 30 mins
Total: 25 mins
American

Ingredients

  • 2- 3 large clove garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • ½ teaspoon salt , (adjust to taste )
  • 1- 1 1/2 Large Pound
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Parsley (optional)
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Instructions

  • If desired, soak skewers for at least 20 minutes totally submerged in water before using it to prevent burns.
  • Heat the grill to medium high heat. If using grill pan lightly spray or oil to prevent the shrimp from sticking to the pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix garlic, paprika , cumin, olive oil, lemon juice , honey and cayenne pepper and salt .Reserve about a tablespoon for basting .
  • Add shrimp to the mixture; thoroughly mix. Let it marinade for about 30 minutes. Then add parsley to the marinated shrimps.
  • Thread the shrimps onto the skewers about 3-4 per skewers. Making sure the front on the skewer is fully covered with shrimp.
  • Cook shrimps for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until opaque, basting frequently with reserved marinade.
  • Serve warm with vegetables, rice or with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 317kcal (16%)| Carbohydrates: 16g (5%)| Protein: 1g (2%)| Fat: 28g (43%)| Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)| Sodium: 1170mg (51%)| Potassium: 81mg (2%)| Sugar: 12g (13%)| Vitamin A: 1400IU (28%)| Vitamin C: 5.8mg (7%)| Calcium: 30mg (3%)| Iron: 1.7mg (9%)
Author: Immaculate Bites
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
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Nutrition Facts
Marinated Grill Shrimp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 1170mg51%
Potassium 81mg2%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 1400IU28%
Vitamin C 5.8mg7%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

If desired, soak skewers for at least 20 minutes totally submerged in water before using it to prevent burns. Heat the grill to medium high heat. If using grill pan lightly spray or oil to prevent the shrimp from sticking to the pan.

In a medium bowl, mix garlic, paprika , cumin, olive oil, lemon juice , honey and cayenne pepper and salt.

 Reserve about a tablespoon for basting .

Add shrimp to the mixture; thoroughly mix. 

Let it marinade for about 30 minutes.

Add parsley to the marinated shrimp.

Thread the shrimps onto the skewers about 3-4 per skewers. Making sure the front on the skewer is fully covered with shrimp. Cook shrimps for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until opaque, basting frequently with reserved marinade. Serve warm with vegetables, rice or with dipping sauce.

 

 

Marinated Grill Shrimp
Marinated Grill Shrimp

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    1. Jazz says

      Posted on 4/16 at 6:22PM

      AWESOME RECIPE!!! So simple and beyond delicious! I doubled the marinade for two pounds of shrimp, and used smoked hot paprika. Since I am watching my carbs, I substituted sugar free maple syrup for the honey, but the result was still very rich in flavor. Thank you so much!!!

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 4/17 at 5:43AM

        Thanks for the feedback. Glad you liked it.

        Reply
    2. ann haverlandt says

      Posted on 6/29 at 11:50AM

      dipping sauce??

      Reply
      • imma africanbites says

        Posted on 7/1 at 12:42PM

        You can check out this one here >> https://www.africanbites.com/cocktail-sauce-recipe/

        Reply
      • Josephine says

        Posted on 8/11 at 12:10PM

        Hi Imma

        Would it turn out the same if I used the oven instead of a grill?

        Reply
        • ImmaculateBites says

          Posted on 8/13 at 5:11AM

          Hi Josephine,
          It will still taste great! But it will be missing the smoky flavor.

          Reply
    3. Antonia says

      Posted on 5/22 at 10:42AM

      I loved this recipe! It was so easy to prepare – I already had all of the ingredients! Also, it was the perfect blend of flavors. Thank you! We’ll definitely use it again!

      Reply
      • imma africanbites says

        Posted on 5/23 at 8:36PM

        Thank you for the glowing words, Antonia. Glad you like it.

        Reply
    4. Cherise Gordon says

      Posted on 12/7 at 10:06PM

      I loveddd this recipe

      Reply
    5. Linda says

      Posted on 11/25 at 7:38AM

      This recipe is outstanding! The marinade is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. (I doubled the recipe for 2 pounds of shrimp and marinated it for an hour.) The flavors are wonderful, and the shrimp tasted like an entre’e found on the menu of a high-end restaurant.

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 11/25 at 8:38AM

        Aww, thank you so much Linda!!! So happy to hear it was a hit .

        Reply
    6. Honey says

      Posted on 8/10 at 11:25AM

      Can cooked shrimp be used, if so what would the procedure be Imma,appreciate your site and graciousness.

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 8/11 at 7:59PM

        I would marinate shrimp and saute for a for a few minutes, until they are warmed. Do not over cook . Happy Cooking!!!

        Reply
    7. Lisa says

      Posted on 8/9 at 4:21PM

      This was absolutely wonderful! Rather than skewer and grill them, I sauteed them in a bit of olive oil. They developed beautiful color and cooked really quickly!! I will definitely be making this again soon!!!

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 8/9 at 5:39PM

        Yay! So happy to hear this Lisa. Thank you so much!!!

        Reply
    8. Craig says

      Posted on 8/9 at 10:35AM

      Hi Imma,
      This looks so good, thanks for sharing. I’m a little confused on this recipe for Marinated Grill Shrimp and I am hoping you’ll help me out. Just above the last ingredient it says 1 – 1 1/2 Large Pound. Was this supposed to say something like 1 – 1 1/2 Pound Large Shrimp, or something like that?
      Thank you in advance for your help and great job.

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 8/9 at 5:37PM

        Hi Craig, Yes it’s between 1- 1 1/2 pound shrimp . Do let me know how it works out for you. Thanks for giving it a try.

        Reply
    9. Abby says

      Posted on 8/9 at 8:32AM

      Hi Imma! Thanks for the recipe – I’m excited to try it! How much shrimp do you normally use for the marinade? About a pound? Thanks!

      Reply
      • ImmaculateBites says

        Posted on 8/9 at 9:13AM

        Hi Abby! So excited you want to give it a try. About a pound would work.

        Reply
        • TRACY L ROBINSON says

          Posted on 3/26 at 9:09AM

          What if you don’t like to spicy?

          Reply
          • ImmaculateBites says

            Posted on 3/27 at 10:33AM

            Omit cayenne pepper.

            Reply
        • Aleta M. Bryant says

          Posted on 8/9 at 11:10AM

          Hello Imma,
          I was just looking at a recipe.Iit was fried plantains, smashed , yhen refied. The shrimp, were pan-fried .They were paired w/ this wonderful looking, maybe African type guacamole. You put everything atop the fried plantain. I cannot find the recipe ahain, to save my life! Could you please send it to me.
          Thank you very much!
          Email: [email protected]

          Reply
          • imma africanbites says

            Posted on 8/10 at 5:43AM

            Hi, Aleta. Perhaps you were looking for this Tostones here >> https://www.africanbites.com/how-to-make-tostones/. Can’t seem to successfully send the recipe though. Hope you were able to check this out. Happy weekend!

            Reply

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