Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers (Printable View)
Juicy shrimp marinated in lemon and garlic, grilled and topped with fresh parsley for bright flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 2 tsp lemon zest
05 - 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
06 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Grilling & Garnish
08 - 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
09 - Lemon wedges for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
02 - Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to absorb flavors.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
04 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, piercing through both head and tail ends for stability, about 5-6 shrimp per skewer.
05 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature.
06 - Cook shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout.
07 - Remove from grill, sprinkle immediately with chopped parsley, and serve hot with fresh lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything comes together in under thirty minutes but tastes like you spent all day planning
- The marinade does double duty tenderizing and infusing flavor in one easy step
02 -
- Over marinating makes shrimp mushy so stick to fifteen minutes maximum
- Shrimp cook incredibly fast so watch closely and remove as soon as they turn pink
03 -
- Pat shrimp completely dry before threading for better char and less steaming
- Use metal skewers if possible for better heat conduction and easier handling