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Overhead plate of grilled shrimp on a plate with lemon wedges.
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Grilled Shrimp

The best grilled shrimp recipe. It’s easy, flavorful and comes together in a matter of minutes! Just marinate the shrimp, toss it on the grill and let it cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time21 minutes
Course: Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Keyword: grilled shrimp
Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. large or extra large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Cayenne pepper optional
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
    Marinade in a bowl.
  • Add shrimp and toss to combine. Let shrimp marinate for 10-15 minutes.
    Shrimp marinating in a bowl.
  • Place shrimp directly onto the grill and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill and serve hot with lemon wedges to squeeze over shrimp.
    Shrimp being cooked on a grill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/3 recipe | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 416mg