Shrimp On The Barbie

Juicy, grilled shrimp on the barbie is one of my favorite Outback Steakhouse recipes. I put my own spin on it with the marinade and they were perfectly seasoned with a nice, smoky flavor from the grill.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 7

Total Time: 17

Servings: servings

Calories: 125kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1.5 lbs shrimp peeled, deveined and with tail on
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice 1 large lemon
3 tsp fajita seasoning or to taste
1 tsp granulated garlic or to taste
1 tsp salt or to taste
1/2 tsp ground black pepper or to taste
1 tsp paprika or to taste
fresh cilantro for garnishing

Instructions

Start the BBQ grill up on high heat. Usually between 400-450 degrees F.
Peel and devein the shrimp if you have to. I usually purchase peeled and deveined shrimp so that I don’t have to go through this process but if you didn’t, you’ll have to do it yourself. Leave the tails on.
Rinse the shrimp in cold water to remove any loose shell pieces.
Transfer to a plate and pat dry completely with a paper towel.
Line a baking sheet or a large plate with aluminum foil to place the skewers onto once you’re done preparing them.
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, fajita seasoning, granulated garlic, paprika, salt and pepper.
Insert the shrimp through the skewers. I did 7-8 shrimp on each kabob but you can do less if you’d like.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp.
Brush each kabob with the marinade. Make sure to catch every shrimp and brush the back as well.
Carry the kabobs over to the grill and transfer them onto the grill while still on top of the aluminum foil. I cook them on the aluminum foil but if you have a special pan or griddle for grilling, you may use that as well or just place them horizontally on the grill if you prefer.
Close the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until completely cooked through.
Serve shrimp on the barbie immediately with some chopped cilantro or parsley, fresh lemon juice and any dipping sauce of choice.

Notes

Bamboo or metal skewers work well for this recipe.
Pat dry completely with a paper towel before seasoning. Doing this helps the marinade stick to the seafood or any meat you’re cooking, for that matter.
Squeezing the lemon juice over the shrimp first and not mixing it in directly with the rest of the marinade will help all of that lemon flavor absorb much better.
Marinate in the refrigerator inside of an air tight container for 1 hour and up to 24 hours maximum. Although you don’t have to and it will still be very tasty if you don’t have the time.

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