Grilled Garlic Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

Elevate your next grilling session with this irresistible Grilled Garlic Shrimp with Romesco Sauce recipe! Juicy jumbo shrimp are marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and paprika, then perfectly grilled to achieve a subtle smokiness and char. The star of the dish is the bold, velvety Romesco sauce, made with roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, and smoked paprika for a tangy, nutty, and slightly smoky finish. This quick, 30-minute recipe is an effortless way to impress guests or upgrade a weeknight dinner. Serve these succulent shrimp skewers with the vibrant sauce for dipping or drizzling, and garnish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges to add a burst of color and freshness. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, this dish is packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors that will transport your taste buds to sunnier shores.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 cup Roasted red peppers, jarred or freshly roasted
• 0.5 cup Almonds, toasted
• 1 Tomato, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (for Romesco sauce)
• 0.25 cup Olive oil (for Romesco sauce)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.

Step 2

Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes to marinate.

Step 3

While the shrimp is marinating, prepare the Romesco sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, chopped tomato, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Step 4

While blending, slowly drizzle in olive oil to emulsify the Romesco sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.

Step 5

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, leaving a bit of space between each piece for even cooking. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to use to prevent burning.

Step 7

Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are opaque and have a light char. Do not overcook.

Step 8

Remove the shrimp from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.

Step 9

Serve the grilled garlic shrimp alongside the Romesco sauce for dipping or drizzling. Garnish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1044.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1811.1

Total Fat 134.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 857.3mg	0%
Sodium 4600.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 125.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 541.0mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 2591.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.6%

Protein: 26.9%

Carbs: 8.6%