Grilled Shell On Shrimp Recipe

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Jumbo or large to medium-sized shrimp are grilled in their shells (if you prefer, you can remove the shells) and quickly grilled after being marinated in a very simple and quick garlic sauce.

If serving for dinner, serve this dish with some Thai rice and steamed vegetables. These shrimp make the ideal appetizer or main course to serve guests—they’ll think it took you much longer to prepare.

Brush shrimps with oil, season with salt and pepper and grill 2 minutes on each side, until shells are hot pink and shrimp is opaque. Place lemons on grill the last minute. The heat will release the juice from the lemons. To serve, squeeze grilled lemon wedges over shrimp.

Andrew Zimmern Cooks: Grilled Shrimp

Grilled Shrimp 🔗

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Prep: 0 5min0

Total: 0 10min0

Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 6 servings, calories 180, Fat 18g, Saturated Fat 3g, Carbohydrate 2g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 0g, Protein 3g, Cholesterol 27mg, Sodium 137mg

Ingredients:

  • 16 jumbo shrimp, deveined in shell, raw
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, about 1/2 cup for brushing
  • Coarse salt and black pepper
  • 2 lemons, halved

Instruction:

  1. Preheat griddle or grill pan over high heat.
  2. Butterfly shrimp by slicing almost through lengthwise, but leave shell on shrimp, this will keep the shrimp tender while grilling over such high heat.
  3. Brush shrimps with oil, season with salt and pepper and grill 2 minutes on each side, until shells are hot pink and shrimp is opaque.
  4. Place lemons on grill the last minute. The heat will release the juice from the lemons. To serve, squeeze grilled lemon wedges over shrimp.

FAQ

What is the best way to grill shrimp?

The Grilling Procedure Grilling shrimp with the shells on brings out so much more flavor and shields the tender skin from the intense heat, making for juicy, flavorful shrimp.

Should you Marinate shrimp with shell on?

The shrimp should be defrosted (if frozen), placed in a bowl, drizzled with olive oil, and sprinkled with kosher salt. The shrimp should be grilled for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until bright pink and cooked through.

How do you grill frozen shrimp with the shell on?

The shells can prevent the marinade from soaking into the shrimp meat, and they also prevent the delicate seafood from drying out. If you are marinating the shrimp, there is no need to cook them with the shells on.

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