Are You a Shrimp Lover?

The grilled shrimp is an affordable crustacean. It is the fastest cooking protein that you can throw on the grill, it might look fancy but it is fast enough for a weeknight. You can serve it as an appetizer as well as the main course. Plus, shrimp takes readily to a host of flavors, including the smoky ones we know and love from the grill

If you are worried about which shrimps to grill then go for the large one, as they are best for grilling. Their size plays an important role in grilling and falling through the grates even in overcooking. “Large” can be anywhere from U/10 (which means there are under 10 shrimp in a pound so, they’re pretty jumbo) but I tend to find 20/25 shrimp per pound to be the most readily available at most grocery stores.

How Long Does it Take to Cook Shrimp on the Grill?

The cooking time for shrimp is seriously quick. It just takes 3 to 5 minutes to grill shrimps. Use medium-high direct heat with temperatures 375 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Timing will depend on the exact temperature, whether you’re cooking with the shell on, and how big the shrimp are

How to Grill Shrimps

This grilled shrimp is perfectly seasoned and over the top good! Here’s how to grill shrimp: it’s easy and they cook up in 5 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

 Ingredients Required

• 1pound large shrimp, tail on and deveined (we used 26–30 per pound size)
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1lemon

Instructions to Follow

Step 1-Thaw the shrimp first and then pat the shrimp dry.

Step 2-Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees).

Step 3-Place the shrimp in a bowl and add the olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix with your hands to combine.

Step 4-Place directly on a grill and grill 1 to 2 minutes per side until bright pink and cooked through.

Step 5-Remove from the grill and squeeze on fresh lemon juice from several wedges of the lemon, to taste.

Step 6-Serve it!

How can we Serve the Grilled Shrimp?

Shrimp is no doubt one of the most favorite grilled dinner ideas. But the question is how to eat it as a part of the meal?

Here are some ways through which you can serve the grilled shrimp.

Option One -Over Whole Grains

You can place the grilled shrimp on the bed of whole grains like farro, turmeric rice, pesto quinoa, or even on creamy polenta.

Option Two-With Salad

You can serve the grilled shrimps with Italian salad, watermelon salad, cucumber salad, chopped salad, or with a wedge salad.

Option Three-Serve with Potatoes

Potatoes are always fantastic. These baked potato wedges or roasted rosemary potatoes are the perfect matches.

Option Four-Grilled veggies

Try to serve the shrimps with more grilled veggies. Veggies are the perfect option as they are healthy as well.

Option Five-In Tacos

We can also serve the shrimps in the tacos as it will be delicious!

What are the more ways to cook shrimp?

Shrimp is without any doubt a healthy meal choice if you are a seafood lover. Here are some ways to make shrimps.

Stovetop

You can cook shrimp on the stovetop as well. Make it with garlic or butter and enjoy it with guests.

Bake shrimp

Baked shrimp is another option. It has the very best flavor you can season with garlic and herbs also add a crispy breading before it is roasted for an irresistible crunch! Even you can go for shrimp pizza.

Broiled it

Broiled shrimp is one of the fasted ways to cook shrimp. You don’t even need to preheat the oven!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Should we peel shrimp before grilling?

Ans: You can grill shrimp both with the shell on or ones that have been peeled. Some sources will swear by shrimp in the shell because it leaves it incredibly moist. But peeled shrimp are just as good. We like to use tail on shrimp because they look the most appetizing. Just make sure not to cook it too long! Cooking even a minute too long can make shrimp tough and dry.

Q2: How long do we have to grill shrimp?

Ans: The cooking time to grill shrimp is just 3 to 5 minutes. Use medium-high direct heat or 375 to 400 degrees to grill shrimp.

Q3: How can we thaw frozen shrimp?

Ans: Thaw frozen shrimp in the refrigerator overnight or under cool running water in a colander for about an hour. Rinse and drain the shrimp in the colander and dry thoroughly before prepping for cooking.

Q4: Should grilled shrimp be on skewers?

Ans: You can if you’d like! You can thread your shrimp onto skewers before you grill it, which in theory makes it easier to turn. But Alex and I also find that it tends to spin on skewers, making it harder to manage on the grill. It also takes some time to thread it onto skewers, and wooden skewers need to be soaked first so they don’t burn.

Q5: How do you grill shrimp without drying it out?

Ans: Depending on the size, shrimp takes just about 3 minutes per side to grill, so watch them carefully. Grill the shrimp over direct heat. While grilling you can brush them with marinade or sauce to keep them from drying out. But keep in mind, if grilling with shells on, not much of that sauce will remain with the shrimp.

Q6: Can we grill cooked shrimp?

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees). Place the shrimp in a bowl and add the olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix with your hands to combine. Place directly on a grill and grill 1 to 2 minutes per side until bright pink and cooked through.

To Wrap it Up

Shrimp is a tasty ingredient to cook. You can grill it, bake it, or even make a shrimp pizza as well. It just takes 5 to 10 minutes to grill. There are many options to serve with shrimps like grilled veggies, baked potatoes, or salads.