Description
Succulent zesty broiled shrimp delight brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to dinner tables with remarkable ease. Crisp herbs and tangy marinade combine perfectly, promising a quick and elegant seafood experience you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp lime juice
- 1 ½ tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp crushed garlic or 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp black pepper powder
- ¼ – ½ tsp salt, adjust to taste
Instructions
- Marinade Fusion: Whisk olive oil, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, dried basil, black pepper, and salt in a glass bowl until perfectly blended.
- Shrimp Infusion: Immerse cleaned shrimp in the marinade, coating each piece thoroughly by gently mixing or sealing in a bag, then refrigerate for two hours to allow flavor penetration.
- Broiler Preparation: Position oven rack 5-6 inches from broiler, preheat to high temperature while removing shrimp from refrigeration, and drain excess marinade.
- Precision Cooking: Spread shrimp in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet, then broil for approximately 5 minutes per side, watching carefully until shrimp curl and turn a delicate pink.
- Elegant Presentation: Transfer broiled shrimp immediately to a serving platter, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs or citrus wedges, and serve piping hot to preserve the exquisite flavor and tender texture.
Notes
- Marinate Wisely: Two hours is the sweet spot for flavor infusion without compromising shrimp’s delicate texture – any longer risks making seafood tough and rubbery.
- Broiler Positioning Matters: Keep rack 5-6 inches from heat source to prevent burning while ensuring even, quick cooking that locks in juicy tenderness.
- Watch Like a Hawk: Shrimp cook lightning-fast under broiler – mere seconds can turn succulent morsels into rubbery disappointments, so stay vigilant and check constantly.
- Discard Used Marinade: Never reuse marinade that has touched raw seafood to prevent potential bacterial contamination and ensure food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg