Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Name: Marinated Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 0.33333334326744 cup olive oil; 0.25 cup tomato sauce; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; 6 skewers

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Learn how to marinate shrimp for grilling with this easy marinade that makes your shrimp so yummy you don't even need cocktail sauce. Don't let the cayenne pepper scare you — you don't even taste it. My young kids love it. It is also a big hit with company and easy to prepare. I make this with frozen or fresh shrimp and use my indoor electric grill if the weather is not good for outdoor grilling. Try it with a salad, baked potato, and garlic bread.

Recipe by BLONDIEPEREZ

Updated on March 6, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup tomato sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 skewers

Directions

Stir together olive oil, tomato sauce, garlic, and red wine vinegar in a large bowl. Season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper.

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Add shrimp to the bowl; stir until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.

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Preheat the grill to medium heat. Lightly oil the grate.
Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.

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Cook shrimp on the preheated grill until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

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Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

273	Calories
15g	Fat
3g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 273
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 230mg	77%
Sodium 472mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 4mg	22%
Calcium 85mg	7%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 329mg	7%

* 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.