Description
The Best Marinated Grilled Shrimp Recipe is a summertime favorite that showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh shrimp enhanced by a zesty marinade. Infused with lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic herbs, each bite delivers a burst of flavor that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for summer barbecues, dinner parties, or casual family meals, these shrimp are incredibly versatile—serve them as an appetizer on skewers, toss them into tacos, or pair them with a refreshing salad. With minimal prep time and easy cleanup, this dish is sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for any home cook.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and clean the grates.
- Skewer the marinated shrimp and discard excess marinade.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Serve immediately with additional parsley for garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider incorporating other herbs such as cilantro or spices like cumin. Ensure your grill is preheated adequately to prevent sticking.