Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers (Printable)
Juicy shrimp marinated in zesty lemon, garlic, and herbs, then grilled to perfection for a light and flavorful dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges for serving
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
02 - Add shrimp to marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes, avoiding extended marinating to prevent over-curing.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, submerge in water for at least 20 minutes.
04 - Arrange marinated shrimp onto skewers with 4 to 5 shrimp per skewer.
05 - Grill skewers for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink, become opaque, and develop light char marks.
06 - Transfer to serving platter, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These skewers take only 23 minutes start to finish, yet taste like youve spent hours perfecting the marinade balance.
- The bright lemon flavor complements the naturally sweet shrimp without overwhelming them, making these irresistible even to friends who claim they dont love seafood.
02 -
- Watch shrimp like a hawk on the grill as the difference between perfectly cooked and rubbery is literally 60 seconds.
- Creating space between each shrimp on the skewer allows heat to circulate evenly, preventing some from being undercooked while others overcook.
03 -
- For an elevated presentation, use two parallel skewers for each row of shrimp, which prevents them from spinning when flipped and makes eating them much easier.
- Reserve a tablespoon of the marinade before adding shrimp and brush it on during the last 30 seconds of grilling for an extra flavor boost.