skewers of grilled shrimp
FOOD NEWS
The Marinating Tip For The Absolute Greatest Grilled Shrimp
By Grace Allison
grilled shrimp on skewers with lemon and garlic
The secret to incredible grilled shrimp is to peel off the shells before marinating them. This allows the marinade to seep into the meat and impart all its vibrant flavors.
closeup of grilled shrimp
You'll need to peel the shrimp anyway, so you may as well do it beforehand, and it makes deveining the shrimp easier, eliminating the chance of a gritty bite after grilling.
raw shrimp with tails on skewers
Begin by taking the shells off your raw shrimp. You can keep the tails on to make it easier to pull off the skewers after grilling them.
deveining raw shrimp
Use a small knife to devein the shrimp, carefully slicing down the back of each one and removing the dark vein. Have a paper towel ready to wipe your hands and knife as you go.
Lemon slices
A simple shrimp marinade could include the juice and zest of a lemon or lime, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, and a tablespoon of olive oil.
Marinated shrimp on a grill
For a more adventurous flavor, try a masala marinade with coriander, ginger, and chili flakes. Leave them to marinade before grilling for about 3 minutes on each side.
raw shrimp marinating in glass bowl
If your marinade is acidic, marinate them for no longer than 15 minutes. The acid will break down the proteins in the shrimp, which increases the risk of overcooking on the grill.