Spicy Grilled Garlic Chili Shrimp Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Marinating Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

This Spicy Grilled Garlic Chili Shrimp recipe is a perfect choice for grilling out during warm weather. The combination of garlic and chili adds a bold flavor to the shrimp, making it a standout dish among recipes for the grill.

Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe is ideal for a summer barbecue or a weeknight dinner.

Easy Grilled Garlic Chili Shrimp

This dish features succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty garlic chili sauce, then grilled to perfection. The recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chili paste or sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, chili paste, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
Marinate the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
Preheat the Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
Grill the Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes first). Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.