Bold & Juicy Grilled Shrimp

4.9 Stars (28 Reviews)

Yield: 2 large servings, 4 small servings

prep time: 15

cook time: 5

total time: 20

This is my go-to shrimp recipe when I want big, bold flavor and minimal prep time. Simply toss jumbo shrimp with a mix of Old Bay Seasoning and pantry ingredients, then char on a sizzling hot grill for just 5 minutes. Enjoy as an easy appetizer, the star of your dinner, or a salad topper – it’s ALL good!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 large garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
⅛ teaspoon Morton kosher salt (Old Bay is quite salty, so omit additional salt if desired.)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound jumbo (21-25 count) shrimp, tails on, deveined (Because we live in Minnesota, I usually use frozen shrimp - just be sure to fully thaw them first.)

Instructions

Heat grill to medium-high/high. Clean grates and then rub oil on grates.
In a low, wide medium-sized bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, Old Bay, sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add the shrimp to the bowl and fold gently to coat the shrimp evenly in the seasoned oil.
Place shrimp on the hot grill grates and cook for 3 minutes, or until they have some char. Flip shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes, or just until shrimp are no longer translucent. Take care to not overcook. Smaller shrimp will take less time.
Serve immediately for best texture and flavor, with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the top. Awesome with my shrimp dipping sauce!

Notes

Make kabobs: You can thread the shrimp onto skewers rather than placing the shrimp individually on the grill, if desired.

To store: Place leftover grilled shrimp in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To reheat: here are a few options (in all cases, do no overcook):

Microwave: Place leftover shrimp on a plate, lay a paper towel over the top, and microwave in 10-15 second increments until heated to your liking.
Oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F. Place the shrimp in a single, even layer in a baking dish, and cover them with aluminum foil. Heat in the oven for a few minutes, or until warmed to your liking.
Stovetop: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a little oil or butter if you like. Then add shrimp and cook, flipping after a minute or two, until shrimp are warmed throughout.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 308kcal Carbohydrates: 8g Protein: 31g Fat: 17g Saturated Fat: 2g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 0.02g Cholesterol: 286mg Sodium: 1431mg Potassium: 308mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 709IU Vitamin C: 4mg Calcium: 153mg Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

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