An American Story

The history of grilling at Kingsford is a classic American story. It all started in 1919 when Edward G. Kingsford helped Henry Ford procure a stretch of timberland to supply wood for his auto plants.

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Kingsford remains committed to celebrating Black barbecue culture by launching the second year of Preserve the Pit and doubling the investment in aspiring barbecue professionals.

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An American-made company founded over 100 years ago, Kingsford has a lot to be proud of. Our employees have been continuing the family tradition in backyards across the nation.

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How to Grill Shrimp

Once you know how to cook shrimp on a grill, you won’t want you to cook it any other way. With these grilling techniques and a few simple ingredients, you’ll be enjoying full-flavored, char-grilled shrimp anytime you like. Let’s get started!

What You’ll Need

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

Fuel and Tools
Ingredients
  • Shrimp (Shell On)
  • Olive Oil
  • Kosher Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Fresh Lemon Juice or Melted Butter
  • Cooking Oil

How to Prep

  • 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.

How to Prep

How to Build Your Fire

  • 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.
  • Now, add some Kingsford™ BBQ Smoking Chips or Chunksa handful of wood chips or 3 chunks of wood.
  • Add the grate and let it heat up.

How to Build Your Fire

Grilling Time & Temp

  • 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.

Grilling Time & Temp

The Finish

  • 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!

The Finish