Grilled Garlic-and-Black-Pepper Shrimp

Name: Grilled Garlic-and-Black-Pepper Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole fresh red chile (such as Fresno), seeds removed, finely grated; 3 cloves garlic cloves, finely grated; 1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grill; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined; 1 to taste Kosher salt; 1 to serve Lime wedges and Kashmiri chili powder or paprika (for serving); 4 pieces Four 8-inch-long metal skewers or bamboo skewers soaked 30 minutes in water

Succulent shrimp skewers marinated in a zesty blend of fresh garlic, black pepper, and chile, then grilled to perfection. This spicy and aromatic dish is served with lime wedges and a dusting of chili powder for extra kick.

4 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 whole fresh red chile (such as Fresno), seeds removed, finely grated
•3 cloves garlic cloves, finely grated
•1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
•1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
•2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grill
•1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined
•1 to taste Kosher salt
•1 to serve Lime wedges and Kashmiri chili powder or paprika (for serving)
•4 pieces Four 8-inch-long metal skewers or bamboo skewers soaked 30 minutes in water

Cooking Instructions

1.
Whisk chile, garlic, pepper, lime juice, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat; season with salt. Thread shrimp onto sets of 2 skewers.
10 min
2.
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; clean grates well, then oil. Grill shrimp, turning once, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 5 minutes total. Serve with lime wedges dipped in chili powder.
5 min