Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers (Printable View)
Shrimp marinated with lemon, garlic, and olive oil, grilled and topped with fresh parsley for vibrant flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tsp lemon zest
06 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Finishing
09 - 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
10 - Lemon wedges for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add shrimp to the bowl and toss gently to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes maximum to prevent texture degradation.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 15 minutes. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
04 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, piercing through both head and tail sections to ensure flat positioning during cooking.
05 - Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn opaque throughout and develop light charring. Avoid overcooking.
06 - Remove skewers from heat and immediately sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The shrimp stay impossibly tender because the marinade time is short and sweet
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like you spent all afternoon planning
02 -
- Never marinate shrimp longer than 15 minutes or the acid will start to cook and toughen the meat
- Pierce each shrimp through both thick sections to prevent them from spinning on the skewer
03 -
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels before marinating so the coating sticks better
- Leave at least a small gap between shrimp on each skewer to ensure even heat circulation