Marinated Grilled Shrimp (Printable Version)
Lemon-garlic marinated shrimp, grilled until charred and juicy; serve with lemon wedges and parsley for a bright main.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
→ For Serving
10 - Lemon wedges
11 - Fresh parsley, optional
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
02 - Add shrimp to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes. Do not marinate longer to maintain proper shrimp texture.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
04 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers for easy handling. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes beforehand.
05 - Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until pink and opaque throughout.
06 - Transfer grilled shrimp to a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra parsley. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It is faster to prep than waiting for takeout, and you will smell the citrusy marinade before the shrimp even hits the grill.
- The shrimp come out impossibly juicy with a smoky edge that made me forget I once thought seafood was fussy.
02 -
- Letting the shrimp marinate for too long will make them soft and less snappy—set a timer so you do not forget.
- I once skipped soaking wooden skewers and watched them catch fire—wet them for at least 20 minutes every time.
03 -
- Never walk away while grilling—shrimp cook in a flash and can overdo in seconds.
- A final scatter of coarse salt and fresh parsley adds a little restaurant magic right at the end.