Deliciously Easy Barbecued Shrimp Recipe 🍤
Description: Treat yourself to the delightful flavors of barbecued shrimp with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a quick meal or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these succulent shrimp are marinated in a flavorful blend of Asian-inspired ingredients and grilled to perfection. Paired with a creamy peanut dipping sauce, they’re guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering!
Recipe Details:
- Name: Deliciously Easy Barbecued Shrimp
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: Indonesian
- Keywords: Asian, High Protein, High In…, < 60 Mins, Easy
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 462.6
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4.8g
- Cholesterol: 259.2mg
- Sodium: 1017mg
- Carbohydrates: 16.2g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 9.8g
- Protein: 43g
Ingredients:
For the Barbecue Marinade:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter 🥜
- 1/2 cup water 💧
- 1 cup brown sugar 🟤
- 1 lemon, juiced 🍋
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
For the Shrimp:
- 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined 🦐
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
- 2 tablespoons water 💧
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice 🍋
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar 🟤
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
For the Dipping Sauce:
- Reserved marinade
- Lime wedges, for serving 🍈
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dipping Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, water, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, and minced garlic until smooth. Set aside and cover until serving time.
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Marinate the Shrimp:
- Devein the shrimp if necessary and place them in a medium glass bowl.
- In another bowl, mix together the olive oil, water, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, and minced garlic.
- Pour the marinade over the shrimp and stir to coat them thoroughly.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
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Preheat the Grill:
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. If using charcoal, prepare medium coals.
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Grill the Shrimp:
- Remove the shrimp from the marinade, reserving the excess marinade for basting.
- Thread the shrimp onto metal skewers, leaving space between each shrimp.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cover.
- Grill the shrimp for 10-20 minutes, turning and brushing with the reserved marinade 2-3 times, until they are pink and cooked through.
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Serve:
- Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
- Serve the barbecued shrimp with the prepared dipping sauce on the side.
- Garnish with lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
Enjoy Your Deliciously Easy Barbecued Shrimp! 🎉
Whether you’re hosting a barbecue with friends or simply craving a tasty seafood dish, these barbecued shrimp are sure to impress with their irresistible flavor and tender texture. Serve them as a main course with rice or as a mouthwatering appetizer at your next gathering. Either way, they’re bound to be a hit with everyone at the table!
