Description
Spicy Grilled Shrimp is a vibrant dish that brings together succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty blend of chili, garlic, and lemon. Ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe offers a delightful heat balanced by refreshing citrus notes. With easy preparation and customizable spice levels, you can impress your guests with a dish that bursts with flavor without being overly complicated. Serve it on skewers, over rice, or in tacos—there are endless possibilities to enjoy this delicious seafood delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes (if using). If using metal skewers, skip this step.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, chili sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and ground red pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup of marinade for basting.
- Add shrimp to a gallon-sized zip bag and pour in the marinade. Seal and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (350° to 400°F).
- Skewer the marinated shrimp onto soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers. Discard any remaining marinade from the bag.
- Grill skewers for 2 to 3 minutes on one side; baste with reserved marinade before flipping and grilling for another 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 150mg