Description
Succulent grilled shrimp skewers bring Mediterranean coastal flavors right to your dinner table. Marinated in zesty herbs and olive oil, these quick-cooking delights offer a perfect balance of smoky char and delicate seafood that keeps you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 500 g (1.1 pounds) large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish and Equipment:
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by whisking together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, smoky paprika, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Submerge raw shrimp in the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Allow flavors to penetrate for 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
- Prevent wooden skewers from charring by soaking them in cool water for a minimum of 30 minutes before grilling.
- Carefully thread marinated shrimp onto prepared skewers, positioning them with slight gaps to promote uniform heat distribution.
- Fire up the grill to medium-high temperature, targeting approximately 400°F (200°C) for optimal searing.
- Position skewered shrimp directly on heated grill grates, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes per side until seafood transforms to a vibrant pink hue and appears translucent.
- Extract skewers from grill, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and complementary lemon wedges for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Pat shrimp dry before marinating to ensure better seasoning absorption and prevent excess moisture during grilling.
- Avoid over-marinating seafood, as acidic ingredients like lemon juice can start to “cook” the delicate shrimp, making them tough.
- Use metal skewers for easier handling and more even heat distribution if wooden skewers aren’t available.
- Customize the marinade by adding herbs like dill or cilantro for extra flavor complexity and personal touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg