How to Grill Shrimp on Charcoal

What You'll Need

Before starting, make sure you have everything on this list. We recommend Kingsford™ Original Charcoal Briquets.

FUELS AND TOOLS

INGREDIENTS

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If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 1 hour.
To prevent the shrimp from spinning, use flat metal skewers or 2 wooden skewers side by side. Place 4 to 6 shrimp per skewer or double skewer.
Brush the shrimp with olive oil, and season with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
For finishing, squeeze a fresh lemon for juice, and melt some butter in a small pan or microwave-safe bowl.

Give your top grill grate a good brushing and set aside. Pour Kingsford™ Original Charcoal Briquets into a chimney — or pour them in a mound and light.Wait for coals to light fully.
Once the charcoal turns gray with ash, arrange coals in a Two-Zone Method:coals on one side of the grill and a void on the other.
Coals should be at Medium Heat — around 375°F to 425°F. How to control the heat when grilling with charcoal.
Add the grate and let it heat up.

Place the skewers on the hot side of the grill.
Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until they're slightly pink with opaque flesh.
When they reach an internal temperature of 145°F, your shrimp are done. To check the temperature, stick the tip of your digital meat thermometer into the thickest part of the shrimp.

Once the shrimp have finished cooking, remove them from the grill and plate them.
Drizzle the shrimp with olive oil and a touch of fresh lemon juice or melted butter.
Serve immediately, and enjoy!