Do you think it is difficult to cook shrimp on the grill because they are tender and small? But if you choose larger species, do not overexpose them on the coals and prevent the appearance of an open fire, everything will definitely work out. We share 10 great recipes!
1. Shrimps in soy sauce on the grill
What could be simpler than a classic soy sauce marinade?
You will need: 600 g peeled shrimp, 4 tbsp. vegetable oil, 4 tbsp. soy sauce, 2 tsp balsamic, 2 tbsp. ketchup.
Cooking: Thoroughly mix all ingredients for the marinade until smooth. Send the peeled shrimp into it and leave it in the refrigerator for 2 hours under the film.
By the way, shrimp can be marinated in the evening, nothing will happen to them overnight. Put them on a flat skewer and fry on the grill over burnt coals until cooked through for about 5-7 minutes, constantly turning over.
2. Shrimps with pomegranate juice on the grill
A very unusual recipe to surprise loved ones.
You will need: 1 kg peeled shrimp, 50 ml soy sauce, 100 ml pomegranate juice, 4 garlic cloves, 40 ml sesame oil, 40 g brown sugar, 0.5 bunch cilantro, 0.5 chili pepper.
Cooking: Mix soy sauce, pomegranate juice and sesame oil, add sugar and spices, and warm the marinade a little. When it cools down, add chopped garlic, chili and cilantro.
Marinate the peeled shrimp in this mixture for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator under the film. Fry them on the grill for a couple of minutes on each side.
3. Shrimps in a lemon marinade on the grill
Instead of a lemon, you can take a lime or an orange – each time there will be a new dish.
You will need: 1 kg shrimp, 2 lemons, spices, 50 ml soy sauce, 4 garlic cloves, 100 ml olive oil, ginger.
Cooking: Grind garlic and ginger, peel 1 lemon and squeeze the juice from both. Mix it all with olive oil, soy sauce and spices to taste.
Thoroughly clean the shrimp and make small cuts on the necks so that they marinate better. Pour them with marinade, mix evenly and leave for 40 minutes. Place on a wire rack and cook for a couple of minutes on each side.
4. Shrimps with basil
Italian herbs and spices accentuate seafood amazingly.
You will need: 600 g peeled shrimp, 2 lemons, 2 bunches of basil, 2 tsp. dried mint, 80 ml olive oil.
Cooking: Mix lemon juice, a little zest, oil, dry mint and finely chopped basil. Rinse the peeled shrimp and leave in the marinade for an hour. Fry them on the grill in any convenient way until a beautiful crust on all sides.
5. Shrimps in tomato marinade on the grill
Be sure to take high-quality, and even better – homemade ketchup or sauce.
You will need: 500 g shrimp, 4 tbsp. tomato ketchup, 0.5 bunch of greens, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, spices.
Cooking: Drizzle shrimp with lemon juice and roll in spices. Mix ketchup, crushed garlic and chopped greens, and marinate the shrimp for at least an hour, and longer is better. Fry them on the grill for about a minute on each side.
6. Shrimps in wine on the grill
Spicy wine marinade will appeal to all gourmets.
You will need: 700 g shrimp, 100 ml white wine, 100 ml pineapple juice, 4 garlic cloves, 40 ml soy sauce, chili, spices.
Cooking: Mix pineapple juice, wine, soy sauce, spices, minced garlic and chili. Pour the marinade over the shrimp, seal tightly and leave for about an hour. Roast on hot coals, constantly turning over.
7. Shrimps in beer on the grill
Beer slightly softens the taste of spices, but at the same time makes it more versatile.
You will need: 600 g peeled shrimp, 5 garlic cloves, 0.5 cup light beer, 2 tsp. hot sauce, cumin, oregano, spices, 30 g butter, 1 lemon.
Cooking: Mix the shrimp with crushed garlic, hot sauce and all the spices, and spread on a double-folded sheet of foil. Shape the foil into sides so you can pour the beer over the shrimp.
Spread pieces of butter on top, drizzle with lemon juice, and cover with another sheet of foil. Grill on the grill for about 4-6 minutes on each side.
8. Shrimps in honey-mustard marinade
Lovers of honey glaze will not be able to pass by.
You will need: 500 g peeled shrimp, 4 tbsp. honey, 1 tbsp. mustard, 1 tbsp. tomato paste, 2 st.l. soy sauce, paprika, chili, spices, 1 tbsp. vinegar, 1 tbsp. olive oil.
Cooking: Mix all marinade ingredients together with spices until smooth. Marinate the peeled king prawns for about 30 minutes. Cook on the grill for about 10 minutes, brushing with the remaining marinade from time to time for a nice crust.
9. Shrimps in shells on the grill
Fried prawns in shells will be a wonderful snack for cold beer. And you can take smaller shrimp!
You will need: 1 kg shrimp, 1 chili, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp. honey, 2 tbsp. olive oil, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, spices.
Cooking: Remove the seeds from the chili and finely chop along with the garlic. Mix them with lemon juice, olive oil, honey and spices. Rinse the shrimp and marinate for half an hour, and then fry on the grill until golden brown.
10. Shrimps with vegetables on the grill
Immediately with a side dish, so as not to waste time twice!
You will need: 600 g peeled shrimp, 200 g cauliflower, 200 g broccoli, 100 g peas, 1 carrot, 1 pepper, 4 tbsp. olive oil, spices, soy sauce.
Cooking: Pour thawed shrimp and vegetables with olive oil and soy sauce to taste. Add your favorite spices, mix everything well and lay out on a sheet of foil folded in half.
Wrap the vegetables with the shrimp in foil so that they lie in one even layer. Cook on a wire rack for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally.