Garlic Grilled Shrimp

Succulent shrimp infused with garlic and smoky spices, quickly grilled to perfection for a restaurant-quality dish that's ready in minutes.

Ingredients

• •1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• •6 garlic cloves, minced
• •3 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• •1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• •1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. 2Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure they cook evenly.
3. 3In a bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. 4Add the shrimp to the garlic mixture and toss gently until all pieces are well coated.
5. 5Thread the shrimp onto skewers or place directly on the grill grates.
6. 6Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on the first side without moving them.
7. 7Flip the shrimp and grill for another 2-3 minutes until they are pink and cooked through.
8. 8Transfer the grilled shrimp to a serving platter.
9. 9Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the shrimp while still hot.
10. 10Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the shrimp.

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