Ignite your taste buds and elevate your grilling game with our Keto Grilled Firecracker Shrimp. This recipe is a testament to how low-carb dining can be both deliciously satisfying and exciting. Each shrimp bursts with a spicy kick and a symphony of flavors, making it the perfect addition to your next BBQ, potluck, or a special dinner at home. Not only is this dish a crowd-pleaser, but it also aligns with your ketogenic lifestyle, ensuring you can indulge without compromise. Ready in just 20 minutes, this fiery delight promises to be a staple in your culinary repertoire. Let’s turn up the heat and dive into a recipe that’s as thrilling to cook as it is to eat.
Keto Grilled Firecracker Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds uncooked shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
- Juice from one lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cilantro chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Warm up your grill and grill basket to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the Marinade: Combine butter, garlic, chipotle peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cilantro, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir well to mix.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes to soak up the flavors.
- Grilling: Place the marinated shrimp in the preheated grill basket. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are white and red.
- Ready to Serve: Once cooked, remove the shrimp from the grill and serve immediately. Enjoy the burst of flavors with each bite!
Notes
- Fat: 22.2g
- Protein: 48.9g
- Net Carbs: 1.8g
- Total Carbs: 3.4g