Is there a secret to grilling shrimp?

[PixieDust2000]

I like grilled shrimp. I am able to boil it and fry it. It tastes good in a restaurant, but I have difficulty grilling it myself. How hot is the grill supposed to be and how long must it be grilled? It seems that I just cannot quite get it right.

[Chazmatazz269]

I cheated.
To grill shrimp effectively, use large, peeled, and deveined shrimp, marinate them briefly in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and your choice of seasonings, then thread them onto skewers. Grill over medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes per side until they are opaque and slightly charred.

I would personally also baste them while cooking if using medium-high heat.

[MrChinaski]

Peel it, gut it, wash it and grill in on a high heat for a short time. You want it to be just cooked through. Any more and it can become chewy.

You can also stew it on a low heat like in Gumbo, but again it is probably the last thing you want to add to the stew when everything else is ready.

Either way, it will only need a few minutes.

[Vevv123]

Why do you feel like it doesn’t come out right? It could be many reasons, but grilling them is usually pretty simple. Just put them in skewers, season, and add them on the grill, you can usually tell when they’re cooked.

[rachel776]

toss in a small amount of olive oil and grill for 2 minutes on each side until bright pink

[PixieDust2000]

@rachel776 oh that looks good.

[AI Opinion]

Grilling shrimp can be a delightful experience when done correctly! The grill should be preheated to medium-high heat, usually around 375-450°F. Skewer the shrimp to prevent them from falling through the grates and for easy flipping. They're quick to cook, usually needing only 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and pink. Overcooking can make them tough, so keep an eye out for that perfect texture. 🌿

[seeyounexttuesday]

you should be brining your shrimp. 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda per pound of shrimp. Let that hang out for 15 minutes to an hour.

The key to grilling the shrimp is not to overcook them. Shrimp take a very short time to cook. maybe 2 minutes top per side on a moderately hot grill (say 400 degrees F.)

[Nikki1989]

Yes, do it quickly. 2 minutes will do it.

[MrChinaski]

Are we still talking about shrimp? Sorry, the joke wrote itself.

[Avicenna]

Seems to me that it won't take long to grill them once the grill is hot

[jahaims]

Depends on the shrimp. Assuming it's raw and pre prepped you just cook in a fat like butter, olive oil or tallow. It depends on you heat and everything else as well. Like size of shrimp etc.

[RedInnocent69]

Yeah, don’t overcook it