Description
Grilled lemon herb shrimp skewers marinated in a citrusy herb sauce make an easy and delicious weeknight dinner. Packed with fresh lemon, garlic, and parsley, these shrimp are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for quick grilling.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 pound extra large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 bunch flat-leaf Italian parsley (tender stems ok, don’t use the thicker part)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (I use Diamond Crystal)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- Lemon wedges (if desired, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade. In a blender or food processor, combine parsley, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Blend until you get a smooth herb marinade.
- Marinate the Shrimp. Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl and pour the herb marinade over them. Toss to coat well. Let the shrimp marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature to absorb the flavors.
- Preheat the Grill. Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to ensure a nice sear on the shrimp.
- Thread Shrimp onto Skewers. For easier grilling, thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, which also helps to grill them evenly.
- Grill the Shrimp. Place the shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and are opaque. Avoid overcooking to keep them tender.
- Serve. Remove shrimp from grill, arrange on plates, and garnish with lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately while hot and juicy.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for maximum brightness in flavor.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook shrimp under a broiler or in a grill pan on the stovetop.
- Serve grilled shrimp over rice, salad, or alongside grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust salt amount based on your taste and dietary preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 141 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1074 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 239 mg
