This delicious grilled shrimp recipe by Bobby Flay is a quick, flavorful meal perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings. Marinated in a simple herb and garlic blend, these juicy shrimp are easy to prepare and packed with zesty flavors. Pair with lemon wedges for extra brightness, and enjoy a taste of summer any time!
Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined, or medium shrimp
Marinade
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or ¾ teaspoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup salted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges for serving, optional
How To Make Grilled Shrimp?
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, and parsley. Set aside.
- Marinate Shrimp: In a glass bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, parsley, tomato paste, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Preheat Grill: Set grill to medium heat (375°F / 190°C).
- Grill Shrimp: Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until shrimp turn opaque. Remove from skewers and place in a serving bowl.
- Serve: If necessary, warm garlic butter in the microwave for a few seconds. Drizzle over shrimp, and serve warm with lemon wedges if desired.
Recipe Tips:
- Marinate for Full Flavor: Let the shrimp marinate for at least 20 minutes, but no longer than 1 hour. Over-marinating can make the shrimp too soft and affect the texture.
- Use Fresh Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a bright, natural flavor to the marinade, which bottled juice can’t match. This makes a noticeable difference!
- Watch the Grill Time Carefully: Shrimp cook very quickly. Grill for just 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque; overcooking will make them tough.
- Thread Shrimp for Even Cooking: Skewer shrimp close together but without crowding, so they cook evenly and don’t spin around on the skewer.
- Warm Garlic Butter Just Before Serving: Drizzle warm garlic butter over the shrimp right before serving to keep it fresh and flavorful without becoming greasy.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: First, let the leftover grilled shrimp cool to room temperature. Then, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Let the grilled shrimp cool to room temperature, then arrange it in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer the shrimp to a freezer-safe bag or container, and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Place the shrimp on a baking sheet, cover with foil, and warm for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 4 ounces or 113 grams)
- Calories: 200
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
- Sodium: 400mg
- Potassium: 100mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 1g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 18g
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Bobby Flay Grilled Shrimp
Description
This delicious grilled shrimp recipe by Bobby Flay is a quick, flavorful meal perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings. Marinated in a simple herb and garlic blend, these juicy shrimp are easy to prepare and packed with zesty flavors. Pair with lemon wedges for extra brightness, and enjoy a taste of summer any time!
Ingredients
Marinade
Garlic Butter
Instructions
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, and parsley. Set aside.
- Marinate Shrimp: In a glass bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, parsley, tomato paste, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Preheat Grill: Set grill to medium heat (375°F / 190°C).
- Grill Shrimp: Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until shrimp turn opaque. Remove from skewers and place in a serving bowl.
- Serve: If necessary, warm garlic butter in the microwave for a few seconds. Drizzle over shrimp, and serve warm with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Marinate for Full Flavor: Let the shrimp marinate for at least 20 minutes, but no longer than 1 hour. Over-marinating can make the shrimp too soft and affect the texture.
- Use Fresh Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a bright, natural flavor to the marinade, which bottled juice can’t match. This makes a noticeable difference!
- Watch the Grill Time Carefully: Shrimp cook very quickly. Grill for just 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque; overcooking will make them tough.
- Thread Shrimp for Even Cooking: Skewer shrimp close together but without crowding, so they cook evenly and don’t spin around on the skewer.
- Warm Garlic Butter Just Before Serving: Drizzle warm garlic butter over the shrimp right before serving to keep it fresh and flavorful without becoming greasy.