Marinated Grilled Shrimp (Printable Version)
Tender shrimp soaked in zesty lemon-garlic marinade and grilled until perfectly charred and juicy.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ For Serving
10 - Lemon wedges
11 - Fresh parsley (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
02 - Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes. Avoid marinating longer to prevent a mushy texture.
03 - Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, ensuring the grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
04 - Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers for easier handling on the grill. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.
05 - Place the skewered shrimp on the hot grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until the shrimp turn pink and become opaque throughout.
06 - Transfer the grilled shrimp to a serving platter, garnish with lemon wedges and additional fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in about two minutes with pantry staples you probably already have.
- Shrimp cooks in under six minutes, making this the fastest dinner party showstopper in your rotation.
02 -
- Over marinating shrimp in lemon juice for more than 30 minutes turns them mushy and weirdly chalky, which I learned after forgetting a batch in the fridge for three hours.
- The difference between perfectly cooked and overcooked shrimp is about thirty seconds, so set a timer and trust it.
03 -
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels before marinating so the oil and spices adhere instead of sliding off wet surfaces.
- A pinch of cumin added to the marinade gives a warmth that makes people think you spent way longer than fifteen minutes on prep.