Description
By now you probably know we love sweet Argentinian Red shrimp for their delicate texture and their natural sweetness. For this grilled red shrimp recipe, we add a bit of delicious smoky flavor to them before a quick 4-minute grill. Use a grill pan or fire up the outdoor grill to cook these shrimp.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Argentinian Red shrimp (or other sweet shrimp) deveined with tails on and patted dry (230-250g)
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (10g)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (2g)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (2g)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (1g)
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Clean and season the shrimp. Remove the shells from the shrimp leaving only the tail attached and devein. Butterfly the shrimp if desired to give them more surface area for cooking. Pat the shrimp dry and place them into a bowl. Add the extra virgin olive oil and spices and gently massage the shrimp until evenly coated. Use immediately or cover them and place them in the fridge to marinate for 20 minutes, or up to overnight for a much stronger flavor).
- Grill the Shrimp. Increase the heat to medium-high heat and just before the skillet begins to smoke, add the shrimp in one single layer (avoid overcrowding the pan) and sprinkle them with salt to taste. Do not move them once they hit the hot pan or outdoor grill. Let the shrimp cook for about 2 minutes, or until they turn reddish-orange and have a golden sear. Flip them over and grill for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes more, until just opaque and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and serve immediately, Enjoy!
Notes
- Always pat the shrimp completely dry before seasoning
- Ensure your grill or pan is hot before adding the shrimp
- Don't overcrowd the cooking surface - cook in batches if needed
- Watch closely and don't overcook - shrimp cook quickly!
- Experiment with different spice combinations to find your favorite
- You may add up to 1 tablespoon (14g) of EVOO to the shrimp, but for this post, we kept it on the seriously healthy side and used just 2 teaspoons for 10 large shrimp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4
- Category: Fish + Seafood
- Method: Grilled or Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6 ounces
