Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Lemon Garlic Shrimp is a quick grilled seafood recipe made with fresh lemon, garlic, olive oil, and parsley.Ready in about 30 minutes.Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners and summer grilling.
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 1½ hours before grilling.
- Peel the shrimp if the shells are still attached. Rinse under cold water and pat completely dry.
- Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, and parsley.
- Transfer the marinade to a large freezer bag or shallow dish and add the shrimp.
- Marinate for 20–30 minutes. Do not marinate longer than 30 minutes because the lemon juice can begin to break down the shrimp.
- Preheat your grill to high heat.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers if desired.
- Grill the Lemon Garlic Shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and cooked through.
- Remove from the grill and serve immediately with extra parsley and fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve with grilled vegetables, rice, quinoa, couscous, or a fresh garden salad.
- Leftover shrimp can be added to pasta, tacos, wraps, or Caesar salad.
- For extra citrus flavor, garnish with lemon zest before serving.