Vibrant veggies take center stage on your plate as you cut way back on ordinary starches like rice, potatoes and pasta.
Spicy Grilled Shrimp
These little guys are cooked in a light lemon butter sauce that's just enough to drizzle on steamed veggies or as dressing on a salad.
Recipe Summary Spicy Grilled Shrimp
So fast and easy to prepare, these shrimp are destined to be the hit of any barbeque. And, weather not permitting, they work great under the broiler, too.Ingredients | Shrimp Recipes Low Carb
1 large clove garlic
1 teaspoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 wedges lemon, for garnish
Directions
Preheat grill for medium heat.
In a small bowl, crush the garlic with the salt. Mix in cayenne pepper and paprika, and then stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with garlic paste until evenly coated.
Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.
If you don't have coarse kosher salt, use 1 teaspoon table salt instead.
Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.
Info | Shrimp Recipes Low Carb
prep:
15 mins
cook:
6 mins
total:
21 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
