Grilled Shrimp Recipes

By Southern Living

We have irresistably fresh and flavorful ways to serve up this Gulf Coast staple. 

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Tomato Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Tomato Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Look for beautiful and tasty heirloom tomatoes in a rainbow of colors at your local farmers' market, and keep them at room temperature until you're ready to slice and serve. 

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Grain Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Peppers

Photo: Jacob Snavely

Recipe: Grain Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Peppers

If you use wooden skewers, submerge them in water for 30 minutes before threading on the shrimp.

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Grilled Shrimp and Spinach Salad

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp and Spinach Salad

A colorful mix of sliced mangoes, fresh raspberries, goat cheese, and of course, grilled shrimp pumps up this spinach salad.

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Grilled Shrimp and Smoky Grilled-Corn Grits

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp and Smoky Grilled-Corn Grits

This twist on the Southern classic is ready to enjoy in less than 45 minutes from start to finish.

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Mexican-Grilled Shrimp with Smoky Sweet Sauce

Photo: Oxmoor House

Recipe: Mexican-Grilled Shrimp with Smoky Sweet Sauce

Make this zesty Mexican seafood recipe for an appetizer or a fragrant main dish; simply serve with rice and a vegetable for a complete meal.

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Grilled Shrimp Salad with Sweet Tea Vinaigrette

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Salad with Sweet Tea Vinaigrette

This salad is packed with delicious ingredients—pecans, shrimp, peaches, and blue cheese. Whip up an easy Sweet Tea Vinaigrette to top it off.

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Grilled Shrimp-and-Green Bean Salad

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lydia Pursell

Freshly picked summer green beans have great texture that creates the perfect snap in each bite of this shrimp salad. Parmesan and bacon add a rich saltiness that flavors the beans and the shrimp. Serve over hot, crusty cornbread.

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp-and-Green Bean Salad

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Grilled Shrimp Gumbo Salad

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Gumbo Salad

Terrific flavors from the garden and grill come together in this twist on a New Orleans favorite. Served in smaller portions, it also makes a great first course.

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Carolina Grilled Shrimp

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Carolina Grilled Shrimp

These zesty marinated shrimp taste perfect with a light char off the grill. Serve on small skewers for an easy-to-eat presentation.

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