🍤 Spicy Paprika Grilled Shrimp Delight 🌶️

🕒 Total Time: 18 minutes
🥢 Servings: 16 shrimp
🥑 Category: Very Low Carbs
🔥 Keywords: Spicy, Brunch, Broil/Grill, < 30 Mins, Oven

Prepare Shrimp:
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- Remove the shell from the center of the shrimp, keeping the head and tail intact.
- Devein the shrimp.
Marinate:
- In a shallow dish large enough to hold the shrimp in a single layer, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, sweet paprika, hot paprika, and salt.
- Stir until well combined, then add the shrimp, turning them until fully coated.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Grill:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Once the shrimp have marinated, remove them from the fridge and thread them onto skewers if desired for easier grilling.
- Grill the shrimp for about 1 minute on each side, or until they start to curl and the shells turn pink.
- Flip them over and continue to grill for an additional minute, or until they are cooked through.
Serve:
- Remove the shrimp from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
- Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges for squeezing over the shrimp.

For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro before serving.
If you don’t have a grill, you can also cook these shrimp in a grill pan or under the broiler in your oven.
Adjust the amount of hot paprika to suit your spice preference. You can also omit it entirely if you prefer a milder flavor.
Serve these paprika shrimp as an appetizer, side dish, or as part of a seafood brunch spread.
Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them juicy and tender. They cook quickly, so keep an eye on them while grilling.