grilled shrimp
A simple and flavorful grilled shrimp recipe perfect for summer BBQs.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds jumbo shrimp
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
- g lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Peel the shrimp and devein them if needed, leaving the tails on.
- In a medium bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers, about 4-6 per skewer.
- Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they are opaque and cooked through.
- Remove from grill, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve immediately.
Notes
Adjust spices according to taste. Best served with grilled vegetables or rice.