Spicy Grilled Shrimp
These grilled shrimp get loads of flavor and spice from a simple lemon and cayenne pepper paste. They cook up fast and easy on the grill and are always a hit at BBQ parties!
These grilled shrimp get loads of flavor and spice from a simple lemon and cayenne pepper paste. They cook up fast and easy on the grill and are always a hit at BBQ parties!
Ingredients
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1 large clove garlic
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1 teaspoon coarse salt or to taste
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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8 wedges lemon, for garnish
Method
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Gather the ingredients. Preheat a grill for medium heat.
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Crush garlic and salt together in a small bowl with a fork.
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Mix in paprika and cayenne. Stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste.
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Combine garlic paste and shrimp in a large bowl and toss until shrimp are evenly coated.
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Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill shrimp until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
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Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.
