Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers (Printable version)
Tender shrimp with lemon-garlic marinade, grilled and seasoned with fresh herbs and spices.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails left intact
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (approximately 1 large lemon)
04 - 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
05 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
06 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
→ For Serving
10 - Fresh lemon wedges
11 - Additional chopped fresh parsley for garnish
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until emulsified.
02 - Add prepared shrimp to the marinade, toss thoroughly to ensure even coating, cover, and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate.
03 - Prepare outdoor grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat, ensuring grates are clean and lightly oiled.
04 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, arranging approximately 5 shrimp per skewer and leaving small gaps between each piece for even heat circulation.
05 - Place skewers on preheated grill and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until shrimp turn opaque throughout with light charring on exterior.
06 - Remove skewers from heat, transfer to serving platter, sprinkle generously with chopped parsley, and accompany with fresh lemon wedges.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Twenty-three minutes from fridge to plate means you can decide on dinner during the commercial break.
- The marinade doubles as a quick dressing for whatever you serve alongside.
02 -
- Over-marinated shrimp turn rubbery and sad; the acid is not your friend past fifteen minutes.
- Crowded skewers steam instead of sear; leave breathing room or accept pale shrimp.
03 -
- Buy shrimp already peeled; life's too short for deveining at 6 PM.
- Metal skewers conduct heat and cook the inside faster; reduce time by thirty seconds if using them.