These grilled shrimp get loads of flavor and spice from a simple lemon and cayenne pepper paste. They cook up fast and easy on the grill and are always a hit at BBQ parties!
Ingredients
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 pounds large shrimp , peeled and deveined
- 8 wedgess lemon , for garnish
Instructions
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1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat a grill for medium heat.
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2
Crush garlic and salt together in a small bowl with a fork.
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3
Mix in paprika and cayenne. Stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste.
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4
Combine garlic paste and shrimp in a large bowl and toss until shrimp are evenly coated.
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5
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill shrimp until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
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6
Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.
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