15-Minute Grilled Shrimp
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15-Minute Grilled Shrimp

3 servings
These grilled shrimp are so easy to make. This recipe takes about 15 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • raw shrimp

    large, peeled and deveined

    1 ½ lb
  • olive oil

    extra-virgin

    2 tbsp
  • diamond crystal kosher salt
    ½ tsp
  • black pepper
    ¼ tsp
  • garlic powder
    ½ tsp
  • smoked paprika
    ½ tsp
  • cayenne pepper
    ¼ tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the grill on medium-high.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Place the shrimp in a large bowl.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Add the extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Toss to coat.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Thread the shrimp on six skewers, about 8 shrimp per skewer.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Grill the shrimp until opaque, about 3 minutes on each side. If using a dual-contact grill, grill them for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

    Step 5
15-Minute Grilled Shrimp
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15-Minute Grilled Shrimp

16 min3 servings322 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a delicious, savory dish that’s ready in a flash? This 15-Minute Grilled Shrimp recipe is your answer for a quick, flavorful appetizer or light meal, bringing succulent, perfectly seasoned shrimp to your table with minimal effort.

What makes this 15-Minute Grilled Shrimp recipe a true winner is its incredibly simple yet powerful seasoning strategy. By using familiar pantry spices like garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne pepper, we create a savory, aromatic coating that adheres beautifully to the shrimp. This method ensures every piece of shrimp is bursting with flavor, making it incredibly easy to achieve restaurant-quality results in under a quarter-hour. It’s a testament to how quality ingredients and smart seasoning can transform a simple shrimp recipe into something truly special.

You'll be treated to plump, tender, and juicy shrimp, each bite infused with a delightful smoky aroma that only grilling can provide. The carefully balanced seasoning blend, featuring smoked paprika and a hint of cayenne pepper, delivers a savory, slightly spicy kick without overpowering the natural sweetness of the shrimp. This easy grilled shrimp recipe is perfect for those times you want big flavor fast, whether as a vibrant appetizer to kick off a meal or as a quick, satisfying protein.

This versatile shrimp recipe is easy to customize. If you prefer a milder taste, simply reduce or omit the cayenne pepper. For an added citrusy brightness, a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice after grilling works wonders. While designed for shrimp, you could adapt the seasoning blend for other quick-cooking seafood like scallops, keeping in mind their different cooking times.

These flavorful grilled shrimp are a fantastic choice for a quick appetizer when entertaining or as the star of a light, satisfying weeknight dinner. They pair beautifully with fresh green salads, rice pilaf, or even tucked into warm tortillas for a quick taco night. Serve them straight off the grill for the best experience.

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