Description
Juicy, flavor-packed grilled shrimp that’s marinated to perfection with citrus, garlic, and herbs. Quick, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (or avocado/grapeseed oil)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (or lime juice)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro/basil)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Clean and oil grates to prevent sticking.
- Thread shrimp onto soaked wooden skewers, leaving space between each shrimp. Discard excess marinade.
- Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
- Transfer to a platter, garnish with parsley and lemon juice, and serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid marinating shrimp longer than 1 hour. Serve with grilled vegetables, in tacos, over rice, or with mint chutney and naan for a Karachi-inspired twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg