Louisiana Marinated Shrimp
These Southern-inspired Louisiana shrimp have all the makings of a great seafood meal. With butter, lemon, spice and everything nice, they'll please any -- and every -- shrimp aficionado at your table.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic
- 1/2 floz fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon(s) freshly chopped thyme
- 2 teaspoon(s) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) turmeric
- 32 large shrimp, in their shells
Instructions
- To make the marinade, in a small saut pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add the remaining marinade ingredients.
- Stir and allow cooling at room temperature.
- Using a sharp knife split open the back of each shrimp and devein it.
- Place the shrimp in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade.
- Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly.
- Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the bag and discard the marinade.
- Grill over direct high heat until the shrimp are just opaque in the center and firm to the touch, 2-4 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time.
- Remove from the grill and serve warm or at room temperature with rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 892.32kcalCarbohydrates: 7.96gProtein: 53.82gFat: 72.5gSaturated Fat: 43.24gCholesterol: 601.64mgSodium: 2181.09mgFiber: 3.05gSugar: 1.21g
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