Cedar Plank Grilled Shrimp
This Quick and Easy Cedar Plank Grilled Shrimp can be prepared with 3 different flavors: BBQ, Cilantro Lime, and Sweet Chili. There's something for everyone to enjoy.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 122kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh shrimp Shells removed and deveined. I remove the tails, this is optional.
Use any of the flavors below. The servings noted are for 1 pound of shrimp. You can divide the servings in half, thirds etc if needed.
Homemade BBQ Rub
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1-2 teaspoons brown sugar or sweetener
Cilantro Lime
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice This is typically the juice of 1 lime.
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepperto taste
Sweet Chili
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice This is typically ½ a lime.
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak your cedar plank in water for at least one hour before using it. Ensure it's completely submerged in water.
- Preheat grill to medium heat (350 degrees).
BBQ Shrimp
- Place the shrimp on the cedar plank. Rub the olive oil over the shrimp and season with the spices.
- Grill the shrimp for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked.
Cilantro Lime Shrimp
- Add the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a small bowl and stir.
- Add the shrimp to a separate bowl or container. Drizzle the cilantro lime marinade over the shrimp. I like reserve 20% of the marinade to coat over the cooked shrimp for extra flavor.
- Grill the shrimp for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked.
Sweet Chili Shrimp
- Add the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to a small bowl and stir.
- Add the shrimp to a separate bowl or container. Drizzle the sweet chili marinade over the shrimp. I like to reserve 20% of the marinade to coat over the cooked shrimp for extra flavor.
- Grill the shrimp for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked.
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Notes
- For a little more smoky, grilled flavor you can add 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke to the shrimp.
- You can use any seasoning or BBQ rub you wish.
- Using olive oil adds flavor and helps the spices adhere to the shrimp. You can also use avocado oil.
- Raw and frozen shrimp are translucent gray. When it’s cooked, it should be an opaque white with some pink and bright red accents. This is the best indicator of whether or not shrimp is fully cooked.
- When shrimp cooks, the muscle contracts, so the shrimp shrinks and curls. I find that it's perfectly cooked when it has a C shape. I remove the shrimp from heat immediately when it reaches this shape. Often, if it reaches an O shape, and completely curls in, it will taste overcooked.
- Soaking the cedar plank is important. If you place a dry plank on the grill grates, the flames and direct contact will likely cause a fire. Give yourself an hour of time to soak the plank first. It should be recently soaked.
- Macros assume BBQ Shrimp. Feel free to use the macro calculator of your choice to calculate the macros using the branded ingredients you personally use to prepare the recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 4g