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Delicious grilled shrimp skewers on a platter with parsley and lemon, perfect for summer grilling.
Alyssa

Grilled Shrimp

Grilled shrimp skewers are a great option for grilling this summer. This easy-to-prep recipe features a lemon and herb marinade and cooks in just a few minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 216
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Chopped parsley (for serving)
  • Lemon slices (for serving)

Equipment

  • 1 Grill (or grill pan)
  • 1 Skewers (soaked if wooden)

Method
 

  1. Place the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, paprika and garlic powder in a large bowl; whisk to combine.
  2. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss gently to coat evenly with the marinade. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  3. Skewer 4-6 shrimp on each soaked skewer and place on a plate while skewering the remaining shrimp.
  4. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until the color is pink and shrimp is opaque.
  5. Serve warm with fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired.

Notes

For best results, marinate the shrimp for at least 15 minutes before grilling.