Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Grilled shrimp flavored with a simple lemon, garlic, and paprika paste cook quickly on the grill until juicy, tender, and perfect for sharing at any BBQ party!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 164

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

1 large clove garlic
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 wedges lemon, for garnish

Method

Gather the ingredients. Preheat a grill for medium heat.
Crush garlic and salt together in a small bowl with a fork.
Mix in paprika and cayenne. Stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste.
Combine garlic paste and shrimp in a large bowl and toss until shrimp are evenly coated.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill shrimp until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.