Garlic Lemon Grilled Shrimp

J
JR

4 days ago

Cuisine: Mediterranean
Categories: Grilling & Main Course
Tags:
quick
seafood
summer
healthy
party food

These garlic lemon grilled shrimp are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners.

Garlic Lemon Grilled Shrimp recipe - Mediterranean easy difficulty dish

Difficulty: EASY

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serving Size: Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add the shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers.
  5. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque.
  6. Remove from the grill and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.