Easy Garlic Grilled Shrimp

4.7
(7)

After grilling on a gas grill, the shrimp have a great flavor like they were grilled on charcoal. This recipe is also great with scallops (use two skewers so scallops will not roll). The grilled shrimp and scallops are good by themselves, in pasta, in salads, or fajitas.

6
6
6
6
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 skewers

  • 4 cloves garlic

  • kosher salt to taste

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Directions

  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 15 minutes.

  2. Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

  3. Chop garlic on a cutting board. Sprinkle kosher salt over salt and with the back of a large knife, smash the garlic on the cutting board to form a paste.

  4. Heat garlic paste and olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat until garlic begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

  5. Skewer about 5 shrimp on each wooden skewer by piercing shrimp through the tail and the upper body. Season shrimp with kosher salt and pepper. Brush one side of the shrimp with garlic-infused olive oil.

  6. Place shrimp oil-side down on the preheated grill and brush with more olive oil; cook until shrimp begins to turn pink and curl, about 4 minutes. Turn shrimp over and brush with olive oil again. Continue grilling until shrimp is opaque and pink all over, about 4 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

212 Calories
15g Fat
1g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 212
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 299mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 19g 37%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 175mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

You’ll Also Love