Spicy Grilled Shrimp

This grilled shrimp recipe is fast and easy to prepare and destined to be the hit of any barbeque. And, weather not permitting, the shrimp cook up great under the broiler, too.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 164 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 large clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 8 wedges lemon, for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a grill for medium heat.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Combine garlic paste and shrimp in a large bowl and toss until shrimp are evenly coated.

Step 4

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.