Catalina Shrimp on the Grill Recipe

Sweet, tangy, and lightly spicy, these Barbecue Catalina Shrimp are a simple and impressive dish that is perfect for warm-weather gatherings, family cookouts, or a quick weeknight meal. The Catalina dressing creates a slightly sweet glaze that caramelizes wonderfully over the heat of the grill, while Tony Chachere’s seasoning adds just enough Louisiana-style spice for balance. With only a short marinating time and just a few minutes on the grill, this recipe delivers huge flavor with very little effort. We love to serve them for holidays such as 4^th of July, summer gatherings and anytime we’re craving delicious shrimp!

Medium-large shrimp are ideal for this recipe because they remain juicy and tender when grilled quickly. Marinating the shrimp for 30 minutes allows the Catalina dressing to penetrate the shrimp without overpowering their natural sweetness. Truth is, I’ve not marinated them at all, and they’re still super stars! A quick one to two minutes per side over a hot grill gives them a slight char while keeping them succulent and perfectly cooked.

These shrimp are unbelievably versatile and can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or as part of a larger barbecue spread. They are delicious served over buttery rice, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, cheese grits, or angel hair pasta tossed with a little olive oil. For a lighter meal, serve them atop a fresh garden salad or alongside grilled vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, asparagus, or corn on the cob.

For beverages, these shrimp are lovely with iced tea, lemonade, sparkling water with citrus, or a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio. They also make an excellent addition to our Southern-style cookout menu with baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and warm French bread for soaking up any extra Catalina glaze. You’ve just got to try them! We fight over them the minute they are done. They’ll disappear faster than you can say BBQ! This is to quick, easy to make BBQ Grilled Catalina Shrimp! Perfect, y’all, Happy Summer!

Catalina Shrimp Recipe on the Grill

Description: This quick-grilled Catalina shrimp recipe brings together the sweet tang of Catalina dressing, the gentle heat of Tony Chachere’s seasoning, and the smoky flavor of the grill for a dish that is colorful, flavorful, and always a crowd favorite. Watch it though, these BBQ grilled shrimp are addictive and will disappear off your plate in a hot minute!

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds medium-large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails off.

• 1 cup Catalina dressing

• 2 teaspoons Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

1. Rinse the shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.

2. In a large bowl, combine the Catalina dressing, Tony Chachere’s seasoning and olive oil.

3. Add the shrimp and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

4. Preheat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat.

5. Thread shrimp onto skewers if desired for easier grilling.

6. Remove shrimp from the marinade and lightly shake off excess dressing.

7. Place shrimp on the hot grill and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, turning once, until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and lightly charred. Don’t overcook!

8. Remove immediately from the grill to avoid overcooking.

9. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve over:

• Buttered white rice

• Creamy cheese grits

• Garlic mashed potatoes

• Angel hair pasta

• Cilantro-lime rice

• Mixed greens salad

Recommended Side Dishes:

• Sweet kale salad

• Grilled corn on the cob

• Southern coleslaw

• Baked beans

• Roasted asparagus

• Fresh fruit salad

• Crusty French bread or garlic bread

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 40 minutes (includes marinating time)

Cook Time: 1-2 minutes

Total Time:  42 minutes