Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers (Printable)
Zesty lemon and garlic elevate grilled shrimp skewers with fresh herbs and smoky paprika for a light dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 2 tsp lemon zest
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
→ Garnish
10 - Lemon wedges
11 - Extra chopped parsley
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley in a large bowl until fully combined.
02 - Add shrimp to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 10–30 minutes to absorb flavors.
03 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 15 minutes prior to threading.
04 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, placing approximately 4–5 shrimp per skewer.
05 - Grill skewers for 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp turn opaque and develop light char marks.
06 - Remove from grill and transfer to serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and additional parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in literally two minutes but tastes like you fussed over it for an hour
- These shrimp cook so fast you can have dinner ready in under thirty minutes from start to finish
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- Over-marinating makes shrimp mushy and sad, thirty minutes is your absolute maximum
- Shrimp go from perfect to rubbery in seconds, watch them like a hawk once they hit the heat
03 -
- Pat your shrimp completely dry with paper towels before adding to the marinade so the flavors actually cling
- Metal skewers cook faster and conduct heat into the shrimp, so watch them even more carefully