How to Grill Jumbo Shrimp
I'm going to show you how to grill jumbo shrimp on a gas or charcoal grill, alongside a delicious chimichurri sauce, making for a zesty and spicy BBQ masterpiece. Skewering them first makes for an easy way to grill the shrimp.
Servings: 5 skewers
Calories: 192kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Chimichurri Sauce
- ½ cup parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp cleaned, peeled and deveined
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine all of the chimichurri ingredients (except for the red pepper flakes) in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add the crushed red pepper (this way you’ll be adding some texture). Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Reserve.
- Place the jumbo shrimp onto skewers and sprinkle with some salt and pepper.
- Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F). Grill the shrimp until they change color to bright pink and are no longer translucent (around 5 minutes on each side).
- Serve immediately with the chimichurri sauce.
Notes
- The nutrition information for this recipe includes the chimichurri sauce.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Lightly grease the grill grates to prevent the shrimp from sticking.
- If you are using frozen shrimp, make sure to thaw them thoroughly first in the fridge or in cold water, but never in warm water for food safety purposes. Plus, shrimp cook quickly and the warm water could begin the cooking process before getting them on the grill.
- This isn't totally necessary because the skewers won't be on the grill for very long, but one trick to prevent bamboo skewers from burning is to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before adding the shrimp.
- Use heat-safe tongs to flip the shrimp on the grill.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 727mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 11.9mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 4.7mg
