Grilled Garlic Herb Shrimp

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Shrimps – I like to refer to them as the “little sea fairies” as they are so delicate, tasteful, and fun to work with. Who doesn’t love a good shrimp dish? And if it’s an easy-to-make, quick, and succulent recipe like this one, then it’s all the better.

Delicious and easy to make, this is a great meal for a weeknight or for entertaining.

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So easy to make, so bursting with flavor, you’ll crave it all season long.

So, today I’m going to bless your recipe journals with my epic Grilled Garlic Herb Shrimp recipe. It gets my family and friends screaming for more.

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Why Do We Love This Grilled Shrimp Recipe?

Serving up a plate of Grilled Garlic Herb Shrimp is an instant mood-lifter. The combination of garlic, Italian seasoning, and herbs makes it incredibly flavorful. Plus, the added lemon juice and olive oil give it a nice tang and richness. And it’s ridiculously versatile. You can add heat, change up the herbs or serve it over a bed of spaghetti or rice; you choose.

What Can I Serve with Grilled Garlic Shrimp?

These shrimp are the best finger food ever. But you do need supporters for it, like some salad or even a side dish. So, here are my best experiments that I just know you’ll love.

A light and delicious garlic butter pasta
Grilled vegetable salad with a balsamic dressing
Crunchy slaw salad with almonds and apples
Garlic mashed potatoes
Roasted cauliflower and mushrooms
You can even make yummy garlic bread to go with it.

How Long Should I Marinate Them?

It depends on how much time you have. If you’re making a quick dinner, then 10 minutes is all you need. Otherwise, if you have the time and patience, marinate it for two to three hours. I don’t marinate them for longer than that because shrimp soak flavors quickly, and they will be overdone if you keep them in the marinade for too long.

Ingredients:

Large shrimp tails on, but otherwise peeled and deveined
Paprika
Minced garlic
Italian seasoning
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Paprika
Pepper
Brown sugar
Salt to taste
Wooden skewers

How to make Grilled Garlic Herb Shrimp:

Step 1. Place the ingredients except for the shrimp into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine well.

Start by adding the brown sugar.

Then, add the minced garlic.

Then, add the paprika.

Then, add the dried basil.

Then, add the lemon juice.

Then, add the olive oil.

Step 2. Add the shrimp to the bowl.

Then, toss to coat in the mixture, and marinate for several hours.

Step 3. Thread about 5-6 shrimp onto each wooden skewer.

Step 4. Heat an indoor or outdoor grill, and grill the shrimp evenly on both sides until cooked through.

Enjoy warm!

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Grilled Garlic Herb Shrimp

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

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This Grilled Garlic Herb Shrimp is a deliciously easy main course, so easy to make, so bursting with flavor, you’ll crave it all season long.

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Ingredients

2 lbs. Large shrimp tails on, but otherwise peeled and deveined
2 tsp. Paprika
2 Tbsp. Minced garlic
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 Tbsp. Lemon juice
¼ C.Olive oil
2 tsp. Dried basil
½ tsp. Pepper
2 Tbsp. Brown sugar
Salt to taste
Wooden skewers

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Instructions

Place the ingredients except for the shrimp into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine well.
Add the shrimp to the bowl, toss to coat in the mixture, and marinate for several hours.
Thread about 5-6 shrimp onto each wooden skewer.
Heat an indoor or outdoor grill, and grill the shrimp evenly on both sides until cooked through.
Enjoy!

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How to Store Grilled Shrimp?

Leftovers are rare in my case. But if you do end up with extra, you can store them in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it if you want. Foil-wrap them before storing them, and they’ll easily last you three months.

How to Reheat Grilled Shrimp?

Simply turn your oven to 375°F and bake the shrimp for about 5 minutes. You can also microwave them for 45-60 seconds. If you’re using the BBQ, lightly brush them with some oil and cook for around 3 minutes on each side.

Tips and Tricks for a Perfect Result

Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using them. They won’t burn when you put them on the grill
Make sure to cover your shrimp completely with the marinade, including the sides and back of each one
You can reduce the brown sugar if you want to make a healthier version
If you don’t have paprika, feel free to swap it with other spices like cumin
If you want to spice things up, try adding some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
Always pick fresh ingredients over frozen