Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers (Printable Version)
Tender shrimp grilled with lemon, garlic, olive oil, and fresh parsley for a vibrant, tasty dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tsp lemon zest
06 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Finishing
09 - 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
10 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes maximum to prevent toughening.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
04 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, approximately 375–400°F.
05 - Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing through both the head and tail sections so they lay flat for even cooking.
06 - Grill shrimp skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, or until shrimp turn opaque and develop light char marks.
07 - Remove from grill and immediately sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in under five minutes but makes you look like you planned all day
- Shrimp cooks so fast that dinner is ready before anyone starts asking whats to eat
- Leftovers actually taste amazing cold the next day straight from the fridge
02 -
- Marinating shrimp longer than 15 minutes makes the texture weird and rubbery, thanks to the acid in the lemon
- Overcooked shrimp is a tragedy, pull them off the heat the second they turn opaque throughout
03 -
- Pat shrimp completely dry before marinating so the sauce actually sticks to them
- Double skewer the shrimp by using two parallel sticks if they keep spinning around