Description
These juicy grilled shrimp skewers are packed with flavor, thanks to a bright lemon-garlic marinade and a smoky char from the grill. Perfect for summer cookouts, quick dinners, or an elevated lunch, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes. Whether served with a fresh salad or over rice, it’s a light and flavorful meal that never fails to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Toss shrimp with marinade and let sit in the fridge for 15–30 minutes.
- Thread shrimp onto soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high and brush grates with oil.
- Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until opaque and lightly charred.
- Remove from grill and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For best results, don’t overcook the shrimp. Serve immediately with a side salad, rice, or grilled veggies. You can double the recipe easily for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 195mg