Herbed Lemon-Garlic Grilled Shrimp
Herbed Lemon-Garlic Grilled Shrimp features plump, smoky shrimp kissed with citrus, paprika, and a fragrant blend of Italian herbs and basil. A hint of brown sugar balances the tangy lemon and robust garlic, yielding a tender, lightly caramelized bite. Serve for a summer cookout, weeknight dinner, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer hot off the grill.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Whisk paprika, garlic, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, basil, and brown sugar in a bowl until well combined.
- 2
Stir in the shrimp and toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning once.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate and position it about 4 inches from the heat source.
- 4
Remove the shrimp from the marinade, let the excess drain off, and discard the marinade.
- 5
Place the shrimp on the preheated grill and cook, turning once, until the centers are opaque, 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately.
- Calories 326.96 kcal Moderate
- Protein 41.25 g Good Source
- Carbs 8.94 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.76 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.87 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 292.56 mg High
- Sodium 853.43 mg High
- Fiber 1.42 g Low Source
- Sugar 6.04 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 213.17 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.21 mg Low Source
- Potassium 444.44 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.42 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.82 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Herbed Lemon Garlic Grilled Shrimp is a Greek appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dried Basil, and Italian Seasoning. Each serving provides about 326.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Lemon-Garlic Grilled Shrimp?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Herbed Lemon-Garlic Grilled Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dried Basil, Italian Seasoning, Large Shrimp. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Herbed Lemon-Garlic Grilled Shrimp?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Lemon-Garlic Grilled Shrimp?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 326.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Lemon-Garlic Grilled Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
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