How to Make Delicious Grilled Shrimp (4 Steps)

Grilled shrimp is a great basis for a delicious, healthy, low fat dinner. Its fast and easy to prepare and with grilling, the cleanup is minimal. If you're trying to lose weight on a program like Weight Watchers, you can eat about 10-12 shrimp for only 3 points! The instructions below include a delicious marinade for the shrimp which is great drizzled over rice as well.

Things You'll Need

  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 4 t. grated fresh ginger or 1 1/2 t. ground ginger
  • 2 T. cooking oil
  • 1 1/4 lb. shrimp

Instructions

  1. Buy large shrimp because they'll be easier to grill on skewers. Many stores sell them already shelled, deveined and with tails removed. A hearty serving is about 6 ounces per person. This is about 10-12 shrimp and is 3 Weight Watchers points.

  2. Prepare the shrimp for grilling. If not already done, devein and peel the shrimp. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Hold each shrimp in the shape of a C and thread onto the skewer, piercing each shrimp twice. Two piercings will help it stay on. Continue until all shrimp are on skewers

  3. Prepare the marinade. In a bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, ginger and oil. Stir well. Brush the marinade on the shrimp skewers on both sides.

  4. Grill the shrimp directly on the rack over medium heat. Grill for about 4 minutes, turn and continue grilling for another 4-5 minutes. The shrimp will be opaque when done. While the shrimp is grilling, place the remaining marinade in a saucepan and heat to boiling. Use the extra heated marinade as extra sauce over the shrimp when serving and to spoon over rice.