Ron's Grilled Shrimp

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Shrimp is cooked in a grill basket after it's been marinated in a sensational medley of citrus juices, garlic, cilantro, parsley, and basil. If you don't have a grill basket, thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. When cooking, be sure to turn the skewers over once during cooking.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • cup olive oil

  • ¼ cup lime juice

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

  • 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

  1. Whisk oil, lime juice, lemon juice, and vinegar together in a large bowl. Add cilantro, parsley, basil, garlic, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper; mix thoroughly.

  2. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, tossing occasionally.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.

  4. Place shrimp in a grill basket. Cook on the preheated grill, shaking the basket regularly, until shrimp are pink on the outside and opaque in the center, 5 to 6 minutes.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

208 Calories
11g Fat
3g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 208
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Protein 23g 47%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 66mg 5%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 252mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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