Old Bay Grilled Shrimp

These Old Bay Grilled Shrimp are flavored with classic seafood seasoning, butter, lime juice, and garlic. They're easy to make and ready in just 45 minutes, making them perfect for a quick weeknight meal or your next summer party.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Marinate Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings (4-5 shrimp per serving)

Calories 170kcal

Author Ashley Petrie, RDN, LDN

Equipment

Bamboo skewers

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Juice of 1 lime about 2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 clove garlic grated or finely minced
1 pound (approximately 16-20) raw extra jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lime juice, Old Bay Seasoning, and garlic until well combined.
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, Juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning, 1 clove garlic
Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry using paper towels. Place them in the bowl of marinade and toss until the shrimp are well coated. Let the shrimp marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
1 pound (approximately 16-20) raw extra jumbo shrimp
While the shrimp is marinating, soak the bamboo skewers in water to prevent them from burning on the grill. Preheat the grill over high heat for 10 minutes.
Thread 4-5 shrimp onto each bamboo skewer, piercing them through the tail and head. If the butter in the marinade solidified, microwave the marinade for 15 seconds to remelt it. Brush the shrimp skewers with the marinade, making sure they are evenly coated.
Place the shrimp skewers on the preheated grill over direct, high heat. Keep the grill lid open. Grill the shrimp for approximately 3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook them, as shrimp can become tough if grilled for too long.
Once the shrimp are cooked through, remove them from the grill and transfer to a serving platter. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Notes

Reduced Sodium- Classic Old Bay Seasoning is high in sodium. To reduce the sodium, use half the amount of Old Bay Seasoning or choose the 30% less sodium version.
Don't over-marinate. Shrimp are delicate and can begin to break down quickly in a marinade. Only marinate the shrimp for about 30 minutes before cooking.
Storage: Store leftover cooked shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Make Ahead: Prepare the marinade up to 3 days in advance. You can also peel and devein the shrimp up to 24 hours before cooking.

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