Description
Enjoy these easy and juicy lemon garlic shrimp skewers, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or casual gathering. They are grilled to perfection with a bright lemon-garlic marinade for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- For the Marinade: Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl until smooth.
- Add shrimp to the bowl, toss gently to coat each piece thoroughly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15-30 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Grilling the Shrimp: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Brush lightly with oil to prevent sticking.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto soaked wooden or metal skewers, leaving a 1/4-inch space between each shrimp for even cooking.
- Place the skewers on the hot grill. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are opaque pink with light char marks and feel firm yet tender.
- Transfer the grilled lemon garlic shrimp skewers to a warm platter. Let them rest for one to two minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges for an extra zing.
Notes
- For extra color, sprinkle with smoked paprika before serving.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked through but not overcooked to maintain juiciness.
- Serve these lemon garlic shrimp skewers immediately for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg