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Grilled Garlic Shrimp

Grilled Garlic Shrimp

Discover how to make Grilled Garlic Shrimp in under 20 minutes. This savory dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Easy recipe with bold flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large shrimp (heads and shells on, deveined)
  • 100 g softened butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 lemon Juice of half a lemon
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • a drizzle olive oil for brushing
  • to serve Lemon wedges

Equipment

  • Grill or stovetop skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs for flipping shrimp
  • Paper towels for drying shrimp
  • Olive oil for brushing

Method
 

  1. Start by cleaning your shrimp, keeping the heads and shells intact while removing the vein.
  2. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat and lightly brush it with olive oil.
  5. Brush each shrimp generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  6. Place the shrimp on the hot grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until they turn pink and slightly charred.
  7. Transfer the grilled shrimp to a platter, drizzle with any remaining garlic butter, and add lemon wedges for serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is an excellent choice for a quick yet flavorful meal. Feel free to adjust the seasoning and serve with your favorite sides.
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