Marinated Grilled Shrimp (Printable)
Zesty lemon-garlic shrimp, marinated then grilled to tender, served with lemon wedges and parsley.
# 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)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
02 - Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss gently to ensure each piece is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes, avoiding a longer marination to maintain optimal texture.
03 - Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.
04 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, spacing them evenly for uniform cooking.
05 - Grill skewered shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until the shrimp become pink and opaque.
06 - Transfer grilled shrimp onto a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra chopped parsley as desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This is one of those shockingly quick dishes that feels like you fussed for hours (but didn&apost).
- The marinade clings to every curve of the shrimp, so each bite tastes like pure summer.
02 -
- Once, I left the shrimp marinating for over an hour and ended up with mushy shrimp—don&apost make my mistake.
- Using metal skewers was a game changer—they don&apost burn up and are easier to turn on the grill.
03 -
- Buy the shrimp fresh on the day you plan to grill—older shrimp never taste as vibrant.
- A few minutes less on the grill beats a few too many—shrimp finish cooking quickly even after they come off the heat.