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Secret Grilled Shrimp Recipe: Bursting with Flavor!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1cupolive oil

  • ¼cupchopped fresh parsley

  • 1lemon, juiced

  • 2tablespoonshot pepper sauce

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1tablespoontomato paste

  • 2teaspoonsdried oregano

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1teaspoonground black pepper

  • 2poundslarge shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached

  • 6skewers

Cooking Directions

  1. Whisk olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper together in a mixing bowl. Reserve a small amount for basting later. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

  2. Preheat a grill to medium-low heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.

  3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Cook shrimp until opaque, about 5 minutes per side, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

    Pat J

Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories447
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
38g 		48%
Saturated Fat
5g 		27%
Cholesterol
230mg 		77%
Sodium
800mg 		35%
Total Carbohydrate
4g 		1%
Dietary Fiber
1g 		5%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
25g 		51%
Vitamin C
25mg 		27%
Calcium
75mg 		6%
Iron
5mg 		26%
Potassium
308mg 		7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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