How to grill shrimp
Grilled shrimp is one of the fastest and easiest ways to cook this tasty shellfish. The only part that takes time is preheating the grill! It’s so simple that it’s not even really a recipe: more like a concept. Make it once and memorize it! Here’s how to cook shrimp on the grill (or jump to the full recipe): Why we love this recipe: As two cookbook authors who have grilled just about everything (from grilled salmon to nearly every vegetable), we think grilled shrimp can’t be beat. It’s so simple and the juicy, seasoned flavor has our hearts every time. It’s extremely versatile and you can serve it with rice and grilled vegetables, in a grain bowl, on skewers, or in tacos. Here’s how to make this simple grilled shrimp recipe!
Ways to serve grilled shrimp
Shrimp is one of our favorite grilled dinner ideas. But how to eat it as part of a meal? Here are some ideas for how to serve grilled shrimp: For this recipe, we used medium shrimp that were 26 to 30 per pound size. We’ve tested it both with shrimp in the shell and shell off, and both turn out great.
Night before: Place the frozen shrimp in the refrigerator overnight. Day of: Place the frozen shrimp into a large bowl with very cold water. Stir the bowl every 5 minutes to break up clumps of shrimp that freeze together. The shrimp should defrost in about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on its size.
Go for Cajun grilled shrimp with a homemade Cajun seasoning blend. Try blackened shrimp, with a simple mix of homemade spices. Brush shrimp with homemade teriyaki sauce before and after grilling.
Whole grains. Serve grilled shrimp on a bed of whole grains, like seasoned quinoa, farro, coconut rice, cilantro lime rice, or polenta. Pasta. For quick options, pair with orzo or couscous. Salad. Add a chopped salad, Italian salad, strawberry salad, watermelon feta salad, or cucumber salad. More grilled veggies. Already got the grill fired up? Try grilled asparagus, grilled peppers and onions, grilled corn, or grilled green beans. Tacos. Try zesty grilled shrimp tacos.
More ways to cook shrimp
Shrimp is a great healthy meal choice if you eat seafood. Here are some of our favorite shrimp recipes:
Stovetop: Try sauteed shrimp or honey garlic shrimp. Baked: This baked shrimp has great flavor, seasoned with garlic and herbs. Add a crispy breading before it’s roasted for an irresistible crunch! Broiled: This broiled shrimp is one of the fastest ways to cook it: you don’t even need to preheat the oven.
Frequently asked questions
Last updated: April 2020 5 from 4 reviews Shrimp skewers: Grill the shrimp on wooden skewers (make sure to soak them at least 20 minutes before cooking). Go to Grilled Shrimp Skewers. Grilled marinated shrimp: Soak the shrimp in this Shrimp Marinade for 30 minutes before grilling.
