Description
Juicy and flavorful grilled shrimp marinated in a zesty garlic and lemon dressing. Perfect for quick dinners or weekend barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade. Make sure they are well coated. Cover the bowl and let the shrimp marinate for at least 15 minutes in the fridge. For best results, let them marinate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high. If using skewers, soak wooden ones in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning.
- Skewer the Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each shrimp for even cooking.
- Grill the Shrimp: Place the skewers on the grill. Grill for about 2–3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking, as shrimp can become tough.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Grilled shrimp is gluten-free and can be served on its own, in salads, or tacos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg