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Grilled Shrimp Delight

Grilled Shrimp Delight

Discover the magic of Grilled Shrimp Delight with garlic, lemon, and chili. Quick, easy, and perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners. Try this unforgettable recipe today!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large shrimp with shells on but deveined
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1-2 pieces chili peppers finely sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 unit lemon juice and zest of
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Barbecue Grill
  • Tongs
  • Small Saucepan
  • Brush for Basting
  • Charcoal and Fire Starters

Method
 

  1. Light up the BBQ with fire starters and charcoal, letting the coals turn bright red and ash-covered.
  2. In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, add garlic and chili, and sizzle for about 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in lemon juice and zest, then remove from heat.
  4. Pour half of the sauce over the shrimp, massaging it onto the flesh beneath the shell, and let it sit.
  5. Position a clean grill grate above the ready coals and lightly oil it.
  6. Grill the shrimp for 45 seconds to 1 minute per side until shells turn pinkish-orange and meat is opaque.
  7. Transfer to a platter, drizzle remaining sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges and crispy bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg
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