HEALTHIER MARINATED GRILLED SHRIMP

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We decreased the oil in this quick and easy marinade to make it healthier, but the results are still so yummy you won't need cocktail sauce.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 51m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
skewers

Steps:

  • Stir garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red wine vinegar in a large bowl. Season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add shrimp to the bowl and stir until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near tail and once near head. Discard marinade.
  • Cook shrimp on preheated grill until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 471.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Domini Flemings
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade is so flavorful and the shrimp is cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tommylee Nahtalk
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This is one of my favorite shrimp recipes. The marinade is so easy to make and the shrimp always comes out perfectly cooked. I love to serve it with rice and vegetables.


Hakeem Musa
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I tried this recipe at a friend's house and was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp was so tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


AHMED SHIFAT
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The marinade is so flavorful and the shrimp is always cooked perfectly. I love that it's a healthy and easy meal that I can feel good about serving my family.


hiwote yane
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for easy and healthy meals, and this one fits the bill perfectly. The shrimp is delicious and the marinade is packed with flavor.


Akinmusayo Adebayo
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade is so flavorful and the shrimp is cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Carrie Bastanzi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out tough and overcooked. Not sure what went wrong.


Raul Cavazos
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5/5 stars! This is my go-to recipe for grilled shrimp. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use any type of shrimp, and the marinade is always a hit.


shoval zohar
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A bit bland for my taste. May consider using other marinade recipes.


among us and Gaming
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This is the best grilled shrimp recipe I've ever tried. The marinade is incredible, and the shrimp cooks up so tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Jlynn French
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different types of shrimp, vegetables, and marinades, and it always turns out delicious. It's a great way to use up whatever I have on hand.


s'midge
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This marinated grilled shrimp recipe is a keeper! The marinade is flavorful and easy to make, and the shrimp comes out perfectly tender and juicy. I served it with rice and grilled vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.