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Grilled shrimp skewers on a baking sheet with parsley and basil
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Grilled Italian Shrimp

Perfect for an easy weeknight meal or for company, this grilled Italian shrimp recipe will become a family favorite! Even chilled, this recipe is wonderful to pack for road trips.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Salt
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 293kcal
Author: Alicia

Ingredients

  • 2 large garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined jumbo or extra large RAW shrimp, tail on * fresh or frozen and defrosted is fine
  • fresh black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • If your shrimp does not come deveined, this is pretty easy to do. Remove the shell (which is usually already cut) and use a small knife to cut along the back side of the shrimp. There will be a slimy dark "line" that becomes exposed. Remove that from the shrimp and rinse. Pat the shrimp dry.
  • Place all the ingredients except shrimp in a food processor and blend it till almost smooth. Pour sauce over the shrimp, toss, and place in the refrigerator to marinate 30min to an hour. If using a grill, thread your shrimp onto skewers.
  • Prepare your grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Place your shrimp on the hot grill or grill pan and cook, not moving for 2 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side another 2-3 minutes, depending on the size of your shrimp. You want them to be opaque with no clear/grayish parts. Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 2 days. 

Notes

  • If you're sensitive to tomatoes, simply remove the tomato paste from the marinade. It's not *quite* as good, but still really flavorful and delicious.
  • Make sure the shrimp is completely defrosted before using. You can defrost quickly in a bowl of cold water, changing the water out every 20 minutes until shrimp have defrosted. 
  • I love to pair this with a pasta salad, mozzarella salad, or mashed cauliflower. 

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 381mg | Sodium: 1606mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 4mg