Description
This Garlic Grilled Shrimp recipe features juicy, flavorful shrimp marinated in a bold garlic and herb mixture, grilled to perfection in just minutes. It’s a quick, healthy, and versatile seafood dish ideal for weeknights, cookouts, or light meals that satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb fresh or thawed, peeled and deveined shrimp
Marinade
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Whisk everything together to create a fragrant marinade that will coat the shrimp beautifully.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let them soak up the flavors for 15 to 30 minutes, allowing the garlic and lemon to infuse the shrimp without overpowering their natural sweetness.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high, ensuring the grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water beforehand to avoid burning.
- Thread the Shrimp onto Skewers: Thread the marinated shrimp onto the skewers, piercing through the thick and thin parts to secure them evenly. This makes flipping easier and prevents shrimp from falling through the grill grates.
- Grill the Shrimp: Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side. Grill until the shrimp turn pink and opaque with light grill marks. Be careful not to overcook, or the shrimp will become rubbery.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the garlic grilled shrimp from the grill and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Use fresh or properly thawed shrimp for the best texture and moisture.
- Do not marinate shrimp longer than 30 minutes to avoid mushy texture.
- Preheat grill well and oil grates to prevent sticking.
- Watch shrimp closely while grilling as they cook quickly and can become rubbery if overdone.
- Thread shrimp firmly on skewers to make flipping easier and prevent them from falling apart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz cooked shrimp
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: garlic grilled shrimp, quick shrimp recipe, seafood appetizer, healthy shrimp, grilled seafood, garlic shrimp marinade
