Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers (Printable version)
Juicy shrimp marinated with lemon and garlic, grilled to perfection and topped with fresh parsley.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ 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 Prepare:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes maximum to prevent texture degradation.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent burning.
04 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
05 - Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing through both the head and tail sections so each piece lays flat.
06 - Grill skewers for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp become opaque and develop light char marks.
07 - Remove from heat and immediately sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot with lemon wedges.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Marinating shrimp in lemon makes them taste brighter and fresher than anything from a restaurant
- The whole dish comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day planning it
02 -
- Over marinating shrimp in lemon juice makes them tough and weirdly textured so stick to the 15 minute maximum
- Shrimp go from perfectly cooked to rubbery in seconds so stand by the grill and check them often
03 -
- Pat the shrimp dry before adding them to the marinade so the olive oil and lemon actually stick instead of sliding off
- Leave space between shrimp on each skewer so the heat can circulate and cook them evenly instead of steaming