Grilled Chili Shrimp
Grilled Chili Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Chili Sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Grilled Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chili sauce: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, honey, lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Whisk well until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels. This helps achieve a better sear and prevents steaming. Season the shrimp evenly with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Preheat the grill: Prepare a charcoal grill for direct, high heat, or preheat a gas grill to high, aiming for a temperature between 450°F and 500°F. Ensure the grill grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 475
- 4
Grill the shrimp: Place the seasoned shrimp directly onto the hot grill grates in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the grill. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until the shrimp begin to turn pink and opaque.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Brush with sauce and finish grilling: After the first flip, generously brush the shrimp with the prepared chili sauce. Flip the shrimp again and brush the other side with more sauce. Continue grilling and flipping, brushing with sauce each time, until the shrimp are opaque, bright pink, and have distinct grill marks with a slightly caramelized, charred coating, about 4 to 6 minutes total cooking time.
⏱️ 6 min
- 6
Serve: Remove the cooked shrimp from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter. Drizzle any remaining chili sauce from the bowl over the shrimp. Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Grilled Chili Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Chili Sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Grilled Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chili sauce: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, honey, lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Whisk well until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels. This helps achieve a better sear and prevents steaming. Season the shrimp evenly with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat the grill: Prepare a charcoal grill for direct, high heat, or preheat a gas grill to high, aiming for a temperature between 450°F and 500°F. Ensure the grill grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 475 - 4
Grill the shrimp: Place the seasoned shrimp directly onto the hot grill grates in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the grill. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until the shrimp begin to turn pink and opaque.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Brush with sauce and finish grilling: After the first flip, generously brush the shrimp with the prepared chili sauce. Flip the shrimp again and brush the other side with more sauce. Continue grilling and flipping, brushing with sauce each time, until the shrimp are opaque, bright pink, and have distinct grill marks with a slightly caramelized, charred coating, about 4 to 6 minutes total cooking time.
⏱️ 6 min - 6
Serve: Remove the cooked shrimp from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter. Drizzle any remaining chili sauce from the bowl over the shrimp. Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min