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Shrimp on the Barbie

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Herb-Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon-Herb Feta
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When shrimp meet a hot grill grate, magic happens. Try these crowd-pleasing grilled shrimp recipes for a delicious summer supper.

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Prawns al Mojo de Ajo

Prawns al Mojo de Ajo
Credit: Dylan and Jeni; Styling: Scott Horne

Prawns al Mojo de Ajo Recipe

Mojo de ajo is like a garlic gravy that infuses the grilled shrimp with fantastically zesty flavor. This dish employs a great trick many cooks don't know: using skillets on the grill, which gives fiery grilled flavor to simmered components like the garlic and onion.

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Asparagus and Snap Peas

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Asparagus and Snap Peas
Credit: Jennifer Causey Styling: Ginny Branch

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Asparagus and Snap Peas Recipe

Save time by cooking the veggies in a cast-iron skillet directly on the grill instead of the stovetop. This gives the skewer an extra charred flavor.

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Spicy Shrimp Kebabs with Cilantro-Ginger Aioli

Spicy Shrimp Kebabs with Cilantro-Ginger Aioli
Credit: Annabelle Breakey

Spicy Shrimp Kebabs with Cilantro-Ginger Aioli Recipe

Serve these kebabs with a sweet rosé, plus crusty bread and grilled or roasted small potatoes to dip into the extra aioli.

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Chimichurri Shrimp

Chimichurri Shrimp
Credit: Erin Kunkel Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Chimichurri Shrimp Recipe

Forget shrimp cocktail--this will be your go-to party staple from now on. You could take the shrimp off the skewers for the platter, but the pick-up nature of kebabs is great for parties.

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Shrimp 'n' Grits Skewers

Shrimp 'n' Grits Skewers
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Shrimp 'n' Grits Skewers Recipe

Try shrimp and grits in skewer form. These skewers feature polenta cubes, shrimp, and grape tomatoes. 

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Summer Herbed Grilled Shrimp

Summer Herbed Grilled Shrimp
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Summer Herbed Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Our finishing touches--a hit of herbs, peppery olive oil, and tangy vinegar--make these shrimp the freshest, most irresistible appetizer. Leave the tails on so guests have a handle for these tasty bites.

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Grilled Shrimp and Lemon Kebabs

Grilled Shrimp and Lemon Kebabs
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Grilled Shrimp and Lemon Kebabs Recipe

Grilled Shrimp and Lemon Kebabs make the perfect, savory appetizer for a summer cookout.

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Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Lime

Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Lime
Credit: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Lime Recipe

Throw some shrimp on the grill and try a Mexican staple with a delicious twist.

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Grain Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Peppers

Grain Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Peppers
Credit: Jacob Snavely; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Grain Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Peppers Recipe

Take the trendy grain bowl to your BBQ spread by topping bulgur wheat salad with plump, grilled shrimp.

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Chimichurri Shrimp

Chimichurri Shrimp
Credit: Erin Kunkel Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Chimichurri Shrimp Recipe

Forget shrimp cocktail--this will be your go-to party staple from now on. You could take the shrimp off the skewers for the platter, but the pick-up nature of kebabs is great for parties.

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Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables with Buttermilk Dressing

Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables with Buttermilk Dressing
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Ginny Branch

Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables with Buttermilk Dressing Recipe

A little over 30 minutes is all it takes to throw together a weeknight meal that screams summer. Homemade buttermilk dressing makes a cool accompaniment.

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Grilled Shrimp-and-Vegetable Kebabs

Grilled Shrimp-and-Vegetable Kebabs
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Grilled Shrimp-and-Vegetable Kebabs Recipe

Throw some shrimp and your favorite veggies on the grill and have an easy and delicious summer meal in minutes.

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Indian-Spiced Grilled Shrimp and Okra

Indian-Spiced Grilled Shrimp and Okra
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Indian-Spiced Grilled Shrimp and Okra Recipe

Here's a fun way to cook okra; it retains some crunch and doesn't even think of getting slimy. The fresh serrano chile and curry powder offer a good bit of heat; seed the chile or omit it for a milder dish.

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Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Grilled Shrimp Tacos
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Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Make taco night extraordinary with these deliciously simple grilled shrimp tacos.  Season the shrimp, brush with lime-butter, and grill on skewers until done, then serve with taco shells, cabbage, and a homemade sour cream sauce.

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Tomato Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Tomato Salad with Grilled Shrimp
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Tomato Salad with Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Look for beautiful and tasty heirloom tomatoes in a rainbow of colors at your local farmers' market, and keep them at room temperature until you're ready to slice and serve. Refrigerating will give them a mealy texture.

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Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad
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Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad Recipe

The single anchovy fillet lends umami depth to the dressing without giving it any sort of strong fishy flavor.

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Jerk-Spiced Shrimp

Jerk-Spiced Shrimp
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Jerk-Spiced Shrimp Recipe

Season fresh shrimp with a homemade Caribbean-style jerk seasoning mix and grill for three minutes on each side.

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Orange-Sesame Noodles with Grilled Shrimp

Orange-Sesame Noodles with Grilled Shrimp
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Satisfy your craving for Chinese food at home with this colorful seafood supper. Tamari sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, and freshly grated ginger lend authentic flavor to the grilled shrimp and soba noodles.

Recipe: Orange-Sesame Noodles with Grilled Shrimp

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Curry-Mango Shrimp

Curry-Mango Shrimp
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Curry-Mango Shrimp Recipe

Get a huge flavor kick with chutney, curry powder, fresh ginger and lime juice in this 6-ingredient grilled shrimp recipe.

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Grilled Lemon-Bay Shrimp

Grilled Lemon-Bay Shrimp
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This 5-star shrimp dish calls for just nine ingredients–most of them found in your pantry. These beautiful skewers are perfect for entertaining, and the easy preparation and short cooking time will leave you more time to enjoy your guests.

Recipe: Grilled Lemon-Bay Shrimp

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Jerk Shrimp with Grilled Onion, Avocado, and Mango Salsa

Jerk Shrimp with Grilled Onion, Avocado, and Mango Salsa
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Spicy Jamaican jerk seasoning gives this grilled shrimp recipe a hot kick. Pair with our Carribean-inspired mango salsa to help cool your taste buds.

Recipe: Jerk Shrimp with Grilled Onion, Avocado, and Mango Salsa

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Key Lime Grilled Shrimp

Key Lime Grilled Shrimp
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Refreshing Key lime juice brightens the flavor of grilled shrimp. Guests will rave about the savory marinade, but it's the Key Lime Beurre Blanc cream sauce that pulls this dish together.

Recipe: Key Lime Grilled Shrimp

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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skewers
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A quick cure in a salt-and-sugar mixture tenderizes the shrimp and makes them more flavorful–just be sure to rinse them well before grilling. Keep this recipe in mind if you've got to haul a dish to the beach or a cookout: the salting also acts as a mild preservative.

Recipe: Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skewers

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Rosemary Shrimp Scampi Skewers

Rosemary Shrimp Scampi Skewers

Stripped rosemary sprigs make these shrimp smell tantalizing on the grill, and also lend a hint of romance to the presentation. If you don't have fresh rosemary on hand, thread the shrimp onto bamboo skewers and add a bit of dried rosemary to the marinade instead.

Recipe: Rosemary Shrimp Scampi Skewers

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Southwestern-Style Shrimp Taco Salad

Southwestern-Style Shrimp Taco Salad
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Cilantro, chipotle hot sauce, corn, black beans, and green onion lend fantastic south-of-the-border flavor to this shrimp-topped taco salad. This taco salad isn't only delicious, but it's healthy too: just 228 calories and 8.5 grams of fat per serving.

Recipe: Southwestern-Style Shrimp Taco Salad

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Butterflied Shrimp with Habanero Tomatillo Salsa

Butterflied Shrimp with Habanero Tomatillo Salsa
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Butterflied Shrimp with Habanero Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Butterflying the shrimp gives it an attractive appearance and more surface area for the marinade to penetrate. Handle habaneros with care. They are among the hottest chiles, but marinating them in vinegar and sugar softens their bite.

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Herb-Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon-Herb Feta

Herb-Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon-Herb Feta
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Herb-Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon-Herb Feta Recipe

These skewers are great served over hot couscous or orzo. Complement this dish with a side of steamed asparagus or zucchini. The lemon-herb feta would also be a delightful accompaniment to grilled fish.

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    1 of 27 Prawns al Mojo de Ajo
    2 of 27 Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Asparagus and Snap Peas
    3 of 27 Spicy Shrimp Kebabs with Cilantro-Ginger Aioli
    4 of 27 Chimichurri Shrimp
    5 of 27 Shrimp 'n' Grits Skewers
    6 of 27 Summer Herbed Grilled Shrimp
    7 of 27 Grilled Shrimp and Lemon Kebabs
    8 of 27 Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Lime
    9 of 27 Grain Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Peppers
    10 of 27 Chimichurri Shrimp
    11 of 27 Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables with Buttermilk Dressing
    12 of 27 Grilled Shrimp-and-Vegetable Kebabs
    13 of 27 Indian-Spiced Grilled Shrimp and Okra
    14 of 27 Grilled Shrimp Tacos
    15 of 27 Tomato Salad with Grilled Shrimp
    16 of 27 Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad
    17 of 27 Jerk-Spiced Shrimp
    18 of 27 Orange-Sesame Noodles with Grilled Shrimp
    19 of 27 Curry-Mango Shrimp
    20 of 27 Grilled Lemon-Bay Shrimp
    21 of 27 Jerk Shrimp with Grilled Onion, Avocado, and Mango Salsa
    22 of 27 Key Lime Grilled Shrimp
    23 of 27 Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skewers
    24 of 27 Rosemary Shrimp Scampi Skewers
    25 of 27 Southwestern-Style Shrimp Taco Salad
    26 of 27 Butterflied Shrimp with Habanero Tomatillo Salsa
    27 of 27 Herb-Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon-Herb Feta

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