Sicilian Grilled Shrimp (Grill or Grill Pan)
One of the best ways to enjoy large jumbo shrimp is on the grill and then topping it with a delicious Salmoriglio Sauce made from garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. This Sicilian grilled shrimp has all the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean and the dish is so simple and effortless. Perfect in summer outdoors on the grill or in winter using a grill pan.
Equipment
- 2 metal skewers
Ingredients
- 12 Jumbo shrimp shells left on and deveined
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Coarse sea salt or kosher salt
Salmoriglio Sauce
- 6 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil
- ¼ cup Italian flat leaf parsley finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon Fresh garlic minced finely
- ½ teaspoon Coarse sea salt or kosher salt plus more to taste
Instructions
Preparing the Shrimp
- Add the shrimp to a large bowl along with olive oil and salt and with your hands, toss them well so the shrimp are coated evenly. Make sure to wash your hands well afterwards!12 Jumbo shrimp, ¼ cup Olive oil, ¼ tsp Coarse sea salt
- Lay each shrimp on its side and push the skewer through the belly and out the top making sure to slide the shrimp down the skewer making room for more shrimp. Leave a pinch of space between the shrimp.
Salmoriglio Sauce
- Mince the garlic and parsley, then add them to a medium bowl with salt, lemon juice and olive oil and mix well. Set aside.2 tbsp Fresh garlic, 6 tbsp Lemon juice, ¼ cup Italian flat leaf parsley, 3 tbsp Olive oil, ½ tsp Coarse sea salt
Grilling The Shrimp
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
- Lay the shrimp flat on the grill (lid closed) or grill pan and cook for 3 minutes per side until they are cooked all the way though and fully the meat is fully white.
- Remove the shrimp skewers on to a large plate and pour ½ of the Salmoriglio Sauce evenly over them while they are hot. Serve the remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 17gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 35gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 1558mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 851IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg
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