Party Shrimp

Name: Party Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined

41 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + marinating Broil: 10 min.

Makes

2-1/2 dozen

Updated: Dec. 17, 2022

The marinade for this dish makes the shrimp so flavorful, you won't even need a dipping sauce. Even those who claim they don’t like shellfish really dig this appetizer. —Kendra Doss, Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined

Directions

In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the first 8 ingredients. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours.
Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. Place shrimp on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes on each side.

Test Kitchen Tips

To avoid rubbery shrimp (overcooking is a common pitfall in cooked shrimp recipes like this one), watch for signs they are done. The flesh will turn pink and firm. Act fast: They'll keep cooking for a minute or two outside the oven.

Here's how to clean, devein and peel shrimp.

With "no silverware needed" recipes such as this one, tail-on shrimp work best.

Nutrition Facts

1 shrimp: 14 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Party Shrimp

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