How do I grill shrimp correctly?
Find out tips and tricks here on how to prepare these little delicacies perfectly
Regardless of whether the grilled food is prepared in different variations, marinated in delicious marinades or with tasty dips: If you enjoy seafood, then grilling shrimp is the right choice for you!
Grilling shrimp - this is how it works!
Preparing these little delicacies doesn't have to be a science in itself. You can find numerous recipes online from all over the world that use different methods and marinades. The best taste experience is subjective in nature. We'll explain to you what you need to pay attention to when grilling shrimp.
The perfect variety for grilling
To make one thing clear, it's not the size that matters, but the right technique. Joking aside. Basically, it doesn't matter which variety is chosen for the grill, although larger shrimp are often preferred. This is primarily for practical reasons and, among other things, makes our king prawns particularly popular. The Black Tiger king prawn comes in 2-4 pieces per kilo. Small shrimp are no worse for this reason. You can easily grill the Bavarian shrimp on a skewer. Nevertheless: When prepared correctly, all grilled shrimp from HONEST CATCH taste excellent.
without head & shell, deveined
24,99 €*
22,72 € /100g
with head & shell
from 49,99 €*
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headless, deveined
8,99 €*
49,94 € /kg
with head & shell
from 89,99 €*
MEER-Rabatt
headless, deveined
from 7,99 €*
with head & shell
from 24,99 €*
Rust retention time
Regardless of which grill you use: Make sure that the crustaceans have defrosted properly and that you do not grill them for too long. Attention - up to ten minutes on high heat is enough in most cases!
All Grills are beautiful
Shrimp on the wood grill
Shrimp on the electric grill
Shrimp on the kettle grill
Shrimp on the gas grill
Grill shrimp on the campfire
Side dishes for grilled shrimp
You can enjoy grilled shellfish either with classics such as a green salad, potatoes, rice or bread, or you can opt for more unusual side dishes: They also taste excellent with antipasti or in a pita bread with vegetables. Basically, the seafood can be combined with most side dishes because they are particularly light and their flavor goes well with everything. Real all-rounders!
Sauces for grilled shrimp
If you grill shrimp, we recommend an aromatic dip as a side dish. For example, Mediterranean pestos or a garlic dip are popular. They emphasize the taste of the shrimp and can be enjoyed with vegetables or meat. Also a treat: fruity and spicy sauces, which usually have a slight Asian touch.
Tips & Tricks: Shrimp with a difference
Do you want to grill your shrimp but want to try something new? You can do this by varying spices and marinades or grilling the shrimp in aluminum foil.
Grilling with aluminum foil
Would you rather grill your shrimp in aluminum foil? Smaller packages are particularly suitable. 1. To do this, wash and clean the shrimp and marinate them either for a few minutes or overnight. 2. Then take a large piece of reinforced aluminum foil and fold it into a bag. Put the shrimp in the middle and drizzle them with a little lemon juice. 3. It is important that you heat the aluminum foil package as much as possible for around 10 minutes. This keeps the shrimp tender and gives them an intense flavor.
Spices and marinades
Grilled shrimp have a special aroma. You can underline and emphasize this flavor with additional spices or a marinade. For optimal taste, it is important that the shrimp do not burn during preparation. Ideally, you should put them in oil before grilling. Olive and sesame oil are particularly suitable. The rest of the spice selection is left to your creativity. So you can use a classic spice mix or experiment a little. They taste particularly good with salt, pepper and chopped garlic. Do you like it exotic? Then try hot chili or curry. Sweet marinades made from honey, a little soy sauce and sesame are also interesting.
Conclusion: Shrimp as a delicious alternative for the grill
Shrimp and other seafood are a delicious alternative if you don't just want to grill vegetables and meat. As a crustacean fan, you'll get your money's worth. Shrimp are not only delicious, they are also rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals and have a very low fat content with high-quality fatty acids. The beauty of grilling is the variety - salads, sauces, various vegetables, bread, good regional meat and sustainably sourced fish and seafood. All building blocks of a varied diet. Since you can marinate the shrimp as you like and prepare them on practically any grill, they are a true all-round talent that should not be missing from any barbecue evening!
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