Marinated Grilled Shrimp (Printable)

Zesty lemon-garlic shrimp, marinated then grilled to tender, served with lemon wedges and parsley.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)

→ Marinade

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ For Serving

10 - Lemon wedges
11 - Fresh parsley (optional)

# Method:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
02 - Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss gently to ensure each piece is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes, avoiding a longer marination to maintain optimal texture.
03 - Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.
04 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, spacing them evenly for uniform cooking.
05 - Grill skewered shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until the shrimp become pink and opaque.
06 - Transfer grilled shrimp onto a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra chopped parsley as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • This marinade makes the shrimp so juicy that guests always wonder what the secret is.
  • You get big flavor and almost no cleanup—perfect for days when you want something special with minimal fuss.
02 -
  • Leaving the shrimp to marinate too long turns them mushy and ruins their snappy texture.
  • Soaking wooden skewers keeps them from burning—forget once and you’ll never skip again.
03 -
  • The shrimp are done the moment they’re just opaque—overcooking even by 30 seconds makes them rubbery.
  • A dash of cumin or a splash of hot sauce in the marinade adds a layer of intrigue you’ll want to repeat next time.

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