Description
These Spicy Grilled Shrimp are marinated in a flavorful mix of olive oil, chili sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and red pepper, then grilled to perfection. A perfect dish for a summer barbecue!
Ingredients
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Shrimp:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Alternatively, use metal skewers.
- Marinate Shrimp: Place shrimp in a zip-top bag. Mix olive oil, chili sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and red pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup of marinade for basting. Pour remaining marinade over shrimp and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Preheat Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (350° to 400° F).
- Grill Shrimp: Skewer shrimp on prepared skewers. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, basting with reserved marinade.
Notes
- The ground red pepper can be adjusted for spice levels.
- If chili sauce with garlic is unavailable, add extra garlic.
- Using peeled and deveined shrimp saves time.
- Leftover shrimp can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 206 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1193mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 286mg
