Grilled Jumbo Shrimp With Lemon-Herb Marinade

Name: Grilled Jumbo Shrimp With Lemon-Herb Marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 46 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp; 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for grilling; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 1 large lemon; 1/2 medium shallot, diced; 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pinch white pepper, optional

Flavorful grilled shrimp are quickly prepared using a zesty herb marinade.

⭐ 3.8 (64 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 6 minTotal: 46 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium-high.
Peel and devein shrimp; blot dry and place in a resealable bag.
Combine oil, cilantro, lemon juice, shallot, garlic, basil, salt, and white pepper for the marinade.
Pour marinade over shrimp, seal bag, and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes; do not exceed this time to prevent softening.
Thoroughly oil grill grates just before cooking.
Discard marinade and grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and firm.
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with cilantro or basil.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 235 kcal

Carbohydrate: 4 g

Cholesterol: 299 mg

Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 33 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 1383 mg

Sugar: 1 g

Fat: 9 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g