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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 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 164
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

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
 

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

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 230mgSodium: 586mgFiber: 1g

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