Marinated Grilled Argentinian Red Shrimp
260kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Argentinian red shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk or mixing spoon
- Grill or grill pan
- Skewers (if grilling on skewers)
- Tongs
Method
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, parsley, cilantro, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Add the peeled and deveined Argentinian red shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) to allow the shrimp to marinate.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning).
- Season the shrimp skewers with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Serve the Marinated Grilled Argentinian Red Shrimp hot with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
Serving1personCalories260kcalCarbohydrates2gProtein35gFat12gSaturated Fat2gCholesterol320mgSodium670mgPotassium400mgFiber0gSugar0g