Quick Marinated Grilled Shrimp
Quick Marinated Grilled Shrimp brings bright, tangy notes from balsamic and ketchup with a gentle smokiness from paprika and a hint of heat from cayenne. Juicy shrimp soak up the garlicky herb marinade, grilling up with a lightly caramelized finish. Serve for a summer cookout appetizer or as a main with salad, rice, or potatoes.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Marinated Grilled Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, ketchup, balsamic vinegar, garlic, cilantro, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add the shrimp and coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
- 3
Grill the shrimp on the preheated grill until pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Calories 180.9 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 20.43 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 3.7 g 1%
- Total Fat 9.55 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.23 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 146.42 mg High 49%
- Sodium 502.26 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 2.4 g --
- Added Sugars 1.64 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 93.06 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 214.79 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 17.2 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.57 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Quick Marinated Grilled Shrimp is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 15 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Cilantro, and Ketchup. Each serving provides about 180.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Marinated Grilled Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Cilantro, Ketchup, Large Shrimp. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quick Marinated Grilled Shrimp?
- About 15 hrs in total: 10 hrs to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 180.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Marinated Grilled Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Quick Marinated Grilled Shrimp healthy?
- Quick Marinated Grilled Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 180.9 calories and 20.43 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 502.26 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.23 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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