Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers (Printable Version)

Zesty lemon and garlic shrimp grilled on skewers for a flavorful Mediterranean main dish.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)

04 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest

05 - 4 garlic cloves, minced

06 - 1 teaspoon salt

07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

08 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

10 - Lemon wedges

11 - Additional chopped parsley

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.

02 - Add shrimp to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate.

03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, approximately 375-400°F.

04 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, placing about 5 shrimp per skewer and leaving slight space between pieces for even cooking.

05 - Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once, until shrimp are opaque and slightly charred with grill marks.

06 - Remove from grill, sprinkle generously with chopped parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

01 -

The shrimp stay incredibly juicy because the marinade works fast but penetrates deep
You can prep everything in under 15 minutes and look like a grill master
These skewers disappear faster than any other party food I make

02 -

Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes or they will burn and turn your beautiful dinner into a mess
Do not marinate longer than 15 minutes or the acid will start cooking the shrimp and make them mushy
Shell-on shrimp actually stay juicier but peeled is so much easier for guests to eat

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Pat the shrimp dry before adding to the marinade so it actually sticks to the surface
Leave a tiny bit of space between shrimp on the skewers so heat can circulate