Grilled Shrimp

Perfectly Grilled Shrimp... made with just a handful of ingredients. The key is a delicious marinade and a few simple tips to ensure juicy, flavorful shrimp in no time at all!

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 5

Marinating Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 81kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Equipment

wooden skewers

Ingredients

1 pound raw shrimp peeled & deveined
shrimp marinade

Instructions

Rinse shrimp under cold water. Slide onto skewers, piercing each shrimp twice to be sure they are flat on the skewer. *If using wooden skewers, be sure to pre-soak them in water for 30 minutes to avoid burning.
Lay skewered shrimp in a 9x13 inch pan. Pour marinade evenly over the shrimp. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Remove shrimp from marinade; shake off excess oil. Place on grill preheated to 400° F. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 145° F.

Notes

Soak the skewers - Wooden skewers are easy to find and easy to use. Just be sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning or becoming too brittle during grilling.

Start with raw shrimp - Always start with raw shrimp. You can buy frozen or thawed, but it should always be raw (uncooked), peeled, and deveined. You can leave the tails on or remove them before grilling.

Marinate the shrimp - For the best flavor, you'll want to marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes. Try our go-to Shrimp Marinade or use any of your favorite bottled salad dressings.

Shake off excess oil - Shake off excess oil before placing skewers on the grill. This will help you avoid any potential fires from oil dripping down into the grill.

Don't overdo it - Shrimp cooks quickly, so be sure not to overdo it. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, until a meat thermometer reaches 145° F.

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