Description
This Flavor-Packed Grilled Shrimp recipe is a simple, fast, and delicious grilled seafood dish perfect for any occasion. Juicy shrimp are marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon, and herbs, then grilled to smoky perfection in just minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners, summer cookouts, or healthy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Optional for Serving:
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh herbs
- Garlic aioli or yogurt sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate 15–30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers if desired.
- Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly charred.
- Remove from grill, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use large or jumbo shrimp for best grilling results.
- Do not over-marinate; citrus can overcook shrimp.
- Shrimp cook quickly—remove as soon as they turn opaque.
- Great for skewers, salads, tacos, or rice bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: Grilled Shrimp Recipe, Simple Grilled Seafood, Shrimp on the Grill, Outdoor Grilled Shrimp, Easy Shrimp Recipe