Description
Lemon Herb Grilled Shrimp is a quick and flavorful summer recipe featuring large shrimp marinated in a zesty lemon and fresh herb mixture, then grilled to perfection for a light and delicious dish perfect for outdoor meals.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Marinade
- 24 ounces large fresh shrimp peeled and deveined (31-35 count)
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 10 to 11 (12 inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- Prepare skewers: Soak 10 to 11 (12 inch) wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Make marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, basil, oregano, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Marinate shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade bowl, tossing to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat, around 375 to 400°F, preparing it for cooking the shrimp.
- Skewer shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto the soaked skewers, leaving small spaces between each shrimp for even cooking.
- Grill shrimp: Place the shrimp skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and have slight char marks around the edges.
Notes
- If you prefer not to use skewers, cook the marinated shrimp in a single layer in a large pan over medium-high heat on the stove for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Fresh herbs add vibrant flavor, but you can substitute 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried parsley, basil, and oregano for each tablespoon of fresh.
- Leftover shrimp store well in the refrigerator for up to 1 day and are great added to salads or scrambled eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces shrimp with marinade
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
