Description
Grilled lemon herb shrimp skewers marinated in a citrusy herb sauce make an easy and delicious weeknight dinner, bursting with fresh lemon, garlic, and parsley flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 pound extra large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 bunch flat-leaf Italian parsley (tender stems ok, don’t use the thicker part)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (I use Diamond Crystal)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- Lemon wedges (if desired, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a blender or food processor, combine the flat-leaf parsley, garlic cloves, lemon zest, olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to create a vibrant lemon herb marinade.
- Marinate the shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a large bowl and pour the lemon herb marinade over them. Toss to coat all the shrimp evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the shrimp skewers quickly and evenly.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers: Remove the shrimp from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, making sure they are secure and evenly spaced for even grilling.
- Grill the shrimp: Place the shrimp skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes, turning once halfway, until the shrimp are opaque, pink, and slightly charred on the edges.
- Serve: Remove the shrimp from the grill and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges for a fresh citrus squeeze if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use extra-large shrimp for best texture and to avoid overcooking smaller shrimp.
- Marinate shrimp for no longer than 30 minutes to prevent the acid from breaking down the texture too much.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning on the grill.
- If you don’t have a grill, shrimp can also be cooked on a grill pan or broiled in the oven.
- Serve with a side of rice, salad, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 141 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1074 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 239 mg
