Quick Charred Lemon Shrimp
Quick Charred Lemon Shrimp brings bright citrus and gentle heat to plump, juicy seafood, kissed by the grill for a smoky finish. A touch of cayenne and classic seafood seasoning balances the natural sweetness of shrimp, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a light summer gathering. Serve with crisp salads, grilled vegetables, or warm flatbread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, sugar, cayenne, and salt; stir until the marinade is thoroughly blended.
- 2
Thread the shrimp onto metal skewers and pat them dry. Brush with the marinade and refrigerate.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Grill the shrimp on the hot grate until the edges start to turn white, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and keep grilling until the shrimp is white and no longer translucent, 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve warm.
- Calories 155.1 kcal Moderate
- Protein 22.82 g Good Source
- Carbs 1.46 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.87 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.01 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 182.59 mg High
- Sodium 138.35 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.51 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.65 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 77.87 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.61 mg Low Source
- Potassium 318.59 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 2.03 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 5.7 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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