Description
Deliciously seasoned shrimp broiled to perfection with citrus, garlic, and paprika, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp brown sugar (optional)
- 1 ½ tsp lime juice (fresh squeezed preferred)
- 1 tsp crushed garlic or 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp paprika (use smoked paprika for deeper flavor)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ – ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (26–30 count recommended)
Instructions
- In a large Ziploc bag or a glass bowl, combine olive oil, brown sugar (if using), lime juice, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, dried basil, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Add the shrimp to the bag or bowl. Seal the bag and shake to coat, or toss the shrimp in the bowl with a spoon or your hands until evenly coated.
- Marinate the shrimp in the refrigerator for 2 hours for best flavor. If short on time, marinate for at least 15–30 minutes.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven broiler. Place an oven rack 5–6 inches from the broiler element.
- Drain the shrimp and discard the marinade. Arrange shrimp in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Broil on the top rack for 10 minutes total, turning the shrimp at the 5-minute mark. Shrimp are done when they curl into a loose “C” shape and turn opaque pink.
- Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t over-marinate as the lime juice can toughen the shrimp. Stay close while broiling to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1.7g
- Sodium: 416mg
- Fat: 3.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.45g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 0mg