Description
A delightful and easy recipe for grilled shrimp with a bright lemon-herb marinade, perfect for summer cookouts or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds jumbo shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined with tails on
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon wedges for garnish
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Peel and devein the shrimp if needed, leaving the tails on for presentation.
- Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, chopped parsley, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until well blended.
- Marinate: Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes to 1 hour.
- Prep skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Skewer the shrimp: Thread 4-6 marinated shrimp onto each skewer.
- Grill: Place skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp are done.
- Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
Avoid over-marinating the shrimp to prevent mushy texture. Pair well with cilantro lime rice or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American