you’re free to grill shrimp in less than 10 minutes.
No matter which cuisine you prefer, this luscious protein absolutely fits in.
For details about grilling shrimp to perfection, we consulted a chef and seafood expert.
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Read on to learn how to grill shrimp, and then try one of our favoriteshrimp recipes.
Mike Priceis a New York City restaurateur, chef, and seafood expert.
Price prefers wild shrimp (versus farmed) from locations like the Gulf of Mexico or the Carolinas.
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“You want to see to it you have good-sized shrimp, preferably 16/20,” Price suggests.
Once its hot, clean the grill grate with a wire brush.
Be sure to oil the grill grate before grilling to keep the shrimp and other grilled food from sticking.
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For a gas grill, you’ll simply light it up to the desired temperature.
Shrimp needs to cook over direct heat, meaning directly above the heat source.
Rinsing fresh shrimp will ensure they are clean.
Once rinsed, pat your shrimp dry and season them with a drizzle of oil and seasonings.
The use of skewers also makes flipping grilled shrimp faster and easier.
If using wooden skewers, presoak them in water to prevent them from cooking along with the shrimp.
Cooked shrimp should reach an internal temperature of 145F.
Overcooked shrimp will feel rubbery and be hard to chew.
Price recommends adding grilled shrimp to Caesar salad or atop a risotto.
If you’re fresh out of ideas, choose one of these shrimp recipes and get grilling!
Grilled Shrimp Tacos
For this recipe, shrimp isn’t alone on the grill.
It’s joined by tortillas and lime halves, giving them a subtle, smoky grill flavor, too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes and no.
Youcangrill shrimp from frozen, but you probably shouldn’t.
“It’s best if the shrimp is thawed, peeled, deveined, marinated, then grilled.”
He also likes to use bold citrussuch as lime, lemon, and orangeto season shrimp.
