Best Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Recipes

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH LEMON AND OREGANO

Steps:

• Snip through shells of shrimp along middle of back using kitchen shears, exposing vein and leaving tail and adjoining segment of shell intact. Devein shrimp, leaving shells in place.
• Mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt using a large heavy knife or a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a blender along with lemon juice and pepper and blend until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until emulsified. Transfer dressing to a bowl and stir in chopped oregano.
• Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).
• Toss shrimp with 1/4 cup dressing in a large bowl and marinate no more than 15 minutes. (Texture of shrimp will change if marinated too long.)
• Lightly brush lemon wedges with some of remaining dressing and grill, turning over once, until grill marks appear, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large platter.
• Grill shrimp on lightly oiled grill rack (covered only if using a gas grill), turning over once, until just cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to platter with lemons as grilled. Serve with remaining dressing.

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 2 tablespoons for basting. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. Alternately thread shrimp and tomatoes onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Grill kabobs, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Serve with rice if desired.

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH GARLIC-HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the butter with the parsley, basil, garlic and shallot and melt over low heat.
• Light a grill or heat a grill pan.
• Halve the shrimp lengthwise, leaving them attached 1 inch below the head (if the head is left on). Devein the shrimp and spread them open. Season with salt and pepper, then brush liberally with the herb butter.
• Grill the shrimp over a medium-hot fire, shell side down, until lightly charred, about 1 minute.
• Turn and grill the other side until lightly browned, about 40 seconds. Turn the shrimp again. Brush them liberally with more herb butter, sprinkle with rum and grill until barely cooked through and bubbling, about 1 minute longer.
• Serve at once.

BUTTERY GARLIC & GARDEN HERB GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pulse parsley, basil, garlic and shallots in food processor until finely minced (or mince with knife).
• Add minced mixture to small sauce pan with butter until butter can be stirred and ingredients combined; medium heat.
• Light a grill or heat a grill pan.
• Spread Shrimp open and season with salt & pepper, and brush liberally with the herb butter.
• Grill over a medium-hot flame, shell side down, until slightly charred, about 1 minute. Turn and grill the other side until lightly browned, about 40 seconds. Flip again and lather with more herb butter, sprinkle with rum and grill until barely cooked through and bubbling, about 1 minute longer.
• Serve at once.

GREEK GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP W/ LEMON & OREGANO DRESSING

Steps:

• Clean and Devein Shrimp leaving shells in place.
• Mince and mash Garlic in a Mortar and Pestle. Place in Blender with Fresh Lemon Juice and Black Pepper until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending till emulsified. Transfer dressing to a bowl and add in your chopped FRESH OREGANO.
• Prepare your GRILL (Moderate Heat for GAS and Direct Heat with Med-HOT Charcoal.
• Toss Shrimp with 1/4 Cup Dressing in a Large Bowl and marinate NO more than 15 minutes(Texture of Shrimp will change if marinated longer!).
• Brush Lemon wedges with some of remaining dressing and grill till marks appear (approx 5 minutes) then transfer to large patter.
• GRILL shrimp on lighlty oiled Grill Rack, turning over once till cooked through approx 8 minutes total Transfer to platter with Lemons as grilled ~ Top with remaining dressing!

CURRIED GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Use scissors to cut down the back of the shrimp, through the shell, to remove the vein. Gently loosen the shell around the shrimp, but keep it in place. Set aside. In a mortar, pound the garlic and chilies to a coarse paste (or use a mini food processor or chop to a paste with a knife). Add the sugar and salt and pound or chop to a finer paste. Stir in the coriander, curry and oil.
• Gently pull open the shell of each shrimp and, dividing the coriander paste evenly, push some of it down the back of the shrimp where the vein was and under the shell a bit. Close up the shell around the shrimp. Marinate at room temperature at least 2 hours or, covered, in the refrigerator up to 4 hours.
• Preheat a grill or broiler. Grill or broil the shrimp until the shells are charred on one side and the shrimp is cooked halfway through, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side for 1 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately with the rice.

VIETNAMESE GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP ON SUGARCANE STICKS

Steps:

• Using a food processor, puree garlic, sugar, shallots, fish sauce, lime juice and pepper. Add lemongrass and the 1/4 cup of oil; process to a puree. Place shrimp in a large shallow container with lid and pour marinade over shrimp to cover. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 1/2 hours.
• Light a grill.
• Cut each sugarcane stick in half on a sharp diagonal so each piece has a sharp point. Scrape off marinade. Make a slit near the shrimp's tail and one near the head with a sharp knife. Thread a sugarcane stick through the slits; the shrimp should lie flat.
• Grill the shrimp over a hot fire, brushing them once or twice with oil, until lightly charred and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
• Place shrimp on a serving platter and sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro.
• Serve the shrimp with the Vietnamese Dipping Sauce.

GRILLED GARLIC JUMBO SHRIMP AND CHERRY TOMATO SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a large glass bowl, combine ALL ingredients, including the garlic slices, but not the tomatoes.
• Cover and marinade for about 5 hours.
• Make certain that you soak the wooden skewers for a minumum of 30 minutes before you thread the shrimp on them.
• Place one shrimp on the skewer sideways so they will not slip, then a slice of garlic, then a cherry tomato, repeat with shrimp, garlic and then a tomato.
• Repeat with the remaining skewers.
• Brush the tomatoes with olive oil.
• Season all with salt and pepper.
• Grill turning occasionally for about 5 minutes or until they are pink in colour.

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP AND PICKLED "GAZPACHO" ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to high. Place shrimp in shallow dish. Sprinkle garlic over shrimp. Drizzle shrimp with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Grill 2 minutes on each side, until pink and opaque and head curls towards tail. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over shrimp and remove to platter to cool.
• In food processor, coarsely chop the giardiniera vegetables. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the lemon juice, parsley, tomato, and pepper until well combined. To serve, place 2 shrimp in a bibb lettuce leaf and sprinkle some gazpacho sauce over them. Roll them up like a mini-burrito and enjoy!

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Brush 1 teaspoon of oil over a barbecue rack or a ridged grill pan. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for high heat or preheat the grill pan over a high flame. Using scissors, cut the shell down the center of the back of the shrimp. Brush the shrimp with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill the shrimp until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and serve.

GRILLED BUTTER-FLIED JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Whisk the chili sauce with the butter and orange juice in a saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Stir in the rum, half of each the chives, and the coriander, mustard, vanilla and garlic. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
• Slice lengthwise through the top of each shrimp shell and almost all the way through the meat of each shrimp so that they can lie flat. Toss the shrimp with half the sauce mixture. Set aside.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high and grease lightly. Grill shrimp for 3-5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Baste shrimp often with the reserved sauce. Gently toss hot, cooked shrimp, with any remaining sauce mixture. Sprinkle with remaining chives and coriander.
• TWISTS:.
• TWIST 1: For a delicious surf and turf meal, serve the shrimp alongside grilled steaks brushed eith BBQ sauce.
• TWIST 2: For another tropical taste experience, use pineapple juice instead of orange juice.
• TWIST 3: For a flavorful alcohol-free version, omit the rum and substitute for more chili sauce.

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP AND LINGUICA WITH CORN

Steps:

• Using sharp kitchen shears, cut along back of shell of each shrimp, and devein (leave shells on). Combine oil, oregano, parsley, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a large, shallow bowl. Add shrimp and corn, and toss to coat. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, tossing mixture occasionally.
• Preheat grill to medium-high. (If using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 3 to 4 seconds.) Divide shrimp, corn rounds, and linguica among 8 skewers, beginning and ending with the linguica. Grill, turning often, until shrimp are just opaque, 5 to 7 minutes. If corn begins to blacken before shrimp are cooked, move skewers to the coolest part of the grill to finish cooking. Serve skewers with lemon wedges for squeezing over shrimp, and aioli for dipping.

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH WARM PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine plums and water to just see through fruit in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes. Transfer plums to a wire strainer set over a bowl and push through with the back of a spoon, scraping paste from bottom of sieve into bowl; discard skins. Wipe pan and transfer paste to it. Add sugar, sake, miriin and soy sauce. Simmer over low heat, stirring, 10 minutes. Let sauce cool to room temperature and set aside. Prepare charcoal grill to medium heat, spray a wire rack with cooking spray and place 4 inches above hot coals. Remove legs from shrimp, being careful to leave shells intact. With a small knife make 1/4 inch cuts through the back of shells, and devein. Set shrimp in one layer on paper towels to dry; set aside. Return plum sauce to medium heat. Arrange shrimp, lining them on their sides on the wire rack, brush with plum sauce and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Turn shrimp with tongs, brish with plum sauce and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until just opaque. Transfer shrimps to a large serving platter, scatter sliced scallions over, and serve with remaining plum sauce.

SOUR-ORANGE AND GRILLED JUMBO-SHRIMP CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Mix shrimp and 2/3 cup marinade in a medium bowl. Cover, and let stand, turning shrimp once, for 20 minutes.
• Brush both sides of baguette halves with sour-orange and garlic oil, and season with salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan over high heat. Grill bread until toasted, about 4 minutes per side. Let cool. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
• Grill shrimp over high heat, flipping once, until pink and cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Toss shrimp with remaining 1/3 cup marinade.
• Plunge whole egg in boiling water for 1 minute. Remove from water, and let cool slightly in shell. Whisk sour-orange and garlic oil, orange juice, and Worcestershire in a large bowl. Whisk in egg. Season with salt and pepper. (Taste, and adjust the seasoning with Worcestershire or orange juice if needed.) Toss with romaine, then add baguette cubes and avocado.
• Arrange 4 leaves on each plate, making sure each has croutons and avocado. Top each with 3 shrimp, sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve immediately with an orange wedge.

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH KIMCHI-MISO BUTTER

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, using a wooden spoon, beat the softened butter with the miso paste, toasted sesame oil and salt. Add the chopped kimchi and beat until blended. Microwave at high power for about 10 seconds, just until the butter is melted. Preheat the broiler and position a rack 6 inches from the heat. Preheat a cast-iron grill pan. Brush the scallions with canola oil and grill over medium-high heat, turning until the scallions are tender and browned in spots, about 3 minutes. Transfer the scallions to a plate. Lightly brush the shrimp with canola oil and place on the grill, shell side down. Drizzle each shrimp with a scant tablespoon of the butter and grill for 3 minutes. Transfer the grill pan to the oven rack and broil for about 1 minute, until the shrimp are cooked through and glazed with the butter. Transfer the shrimp and scallions to plates and drizzle with more of the butter. Garnish with the shredded nori. Serve right away. NOTE: Using a sharp knife, cut through the underside of the shrimp, almost all the way through. Pull out and discard the intestinal vein. MAKE AHEAD: The seasoned butter can be refrigerated overnight. Melt just before using.

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH LEMON AND FRESH ORAGANO

Steps:

• Snip through shells of shrimp along middle of back, exposing vein and leaving tail and adjoining segment of shell intact. Devein shrimp, leaving shells in place Mince and mash garlic to a past with salt using a large heavy knife or a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a blender along with the lemon juice and pepper and blend until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until emulsified. Transfer dressing to a bowl and stir in chopped oregano. Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas) Toss shrimp and 1/4 c dressing in a large bowl and marinate no more than 15 minutes. Lightly brush lemon wedges with some of the remaining dressing and grill, turning over once, until grill marks appear (3-5 minutes). Transfer to large platter. Grill shrimp on lightly oiled grill rack, turning over once, until just cooked through, 7-8 minutes total. Transfer to platter with grilled lemons. Serve with remaining dressing.

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH KIMCHI-MISO BUTTER

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, using a wooden spoon, beat the softened butter with the miso paste, toasted sesame oil and salt. Add the chopped kimchi and beat until blended. Microwave at high power for about 10 seconds, just until the butter is melted. Preheat the broiler and position a rack 6 inches from the heat. Preheat a cast-iron grill pan. Brush the scallions with canola oil and grill over moderately high heat, turning, until the scallions are tender and browned in spots, about 3 minutes. Transfer the scallions to a plate. Lightly brush the shrimp with canola oil and place on the grill, shell side down. Drizzle each shrimp with a scant tablespoon of the butter and grill for 3 minutes. Transfer the grill pan to the oven rack and broil for about 1 minute, until the shrimp are cooked through and glazed with the butter. Transfer the shrimp and scallions to plates and drizzle with more of the butter. Garnish with the shredded nori. Serve right away.

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine first 7 ingredients. (Optional: Cover & refrigerate 1/3 C. for basting.) Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least one hour. Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Coat grill basket with non-stick cooking spray. Add shrimp in single layer and grill over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. **Can also be threaded onto skewers** Optional: Baste occasionally with reserved marinade.