Grilled shrimp are ready in just minutes for an easy and nearly effortless dinner.

Learn how to grill shrimp so that you get a juicy, flavorful piece each and every time.

Plus, discover grilled shrimp recipes that will make for delicious dinners and potluck favorites.

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Grilled Shrimp Ingredients

Beyond the shrimp itself, you’ll need some ingredients for a quick marinade.

The most important aspect of perfect grilled shrimp is the grilling process itself.

More on that later.

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Here’s a step by step guide.

Memorize ityou’ll be doing it a lot.

Any longer than that and the shrimp will overcook and turn rubbery.

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Should You Marinate Grilled Shrimp?

In fact, you often don’t want to leave shrimp in a marinade for very long.

you’re able to also use dry spice mixes for seasoning.

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Should You Grill Shrimp on Skewers?

We suggest grilling shrimp on skewers for several reasons.

First, the skewers help slow the cooking process.

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Since the shrimp are pushed together, they have time to char while not overcooking.

You could also cook on a grill basket if you do not have skewers.

Keep any leftover shrimp in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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you’ve got the option to also freeze leftover grilled shrimp.

Place cooked shrimp in a zip-top, freezer-safe bag, and store in the freezer up to 3 months.

To thaw, place the bag in the refrigerator over night.

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Warm gently in a skillet with butter or olive oil.

Cut lemon in half crosswise.

Juice 1 half of lemon to yield 2 tablespoons; cut remaining half of lemon into wedges.

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Marinate shrimp:

Add shrimp, and toss to coat.

Serve:

Remove from grill; serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Drain and pat dry before adding any seasoning.

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The most important thing about grilling shrimp is not overcooking them.

Whether you peel shrimp before you grill it is up to you.

Either way, we recommend you leave the tails on for better presentation.