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Four grilled shrimp skewers on a platter with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce on the side.

Grilled Old Bay Shrimp

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
For this easy seafood dinner, juicy shrimp are slathered with Old Bay butter and finished on the grill.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 201 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds (680 g) large shrimp (16/20 count) peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
  • Cocktail sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill for medium heat (400°F | 200°C)).
  • Thread the shrimp onto 4 long skewers (you should have 7 to 8 shrimp per skewer).
  • In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and Old Bay seasoning.
  • Brush the seasoned butter over both sides of the shrimp.
  • Grill until the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout, flipping once, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Serve warm with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce for dipping, if desired.

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Notes

  • Skewers--If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 1 hour before threading and cooking the shrimp. Metal skewers do not need to be soaked.
  • Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 skewerCalories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 10gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 339mg
Keyword 30 minute meals, grilled seafood, seafood recipes
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