Grilled Shrimp Temperature Chart & Cook Time Calculator

Shrimp overcook in seconds. The visual cue beats the thermometer: pull the moment they curl into a loose C.

Target temp
120°F
49 °C
Pit temp
375°F
190 °C
Method
Direct Grilling
Hot & fast over the coals
Rest
3 min
before slicing

Cook time by thickness

WeightCook time at 375 °FPull tempRest
0.5 inch5 min 117 °F3 min Timeline →
0.75 inch8 min 115 °F3 min Timeline →
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Download the printable temperature chart

Every temperature on this site on one page — beef, pork, poultry, seafood and low & slow, plus the carryover rule. Print it and tape it inside your grill lid.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What internal temperature should shrimp be?

120 °F / 49 °C final. Pull it earlier — around 116 °F for the sizes in the chart above — because carryover cooking keeps the temperature climbing after it leaves the heat.

What pit temperature should I use?

375 °F / 190 °C for direct grilling.

How long should shrimp rest?

3 minutes for a typical shrimp. Tent loosely with foil so the crust stays crisp.