Description
Succulent Lemon Herb Grilled Shrimp dances with Mediterranean flavors, promising a quick culinary escape to coastal bliss. Fresh prawns marinated in zesty citrus and aromatic herbs deliver a light, refreshing meal that will transport your palate to sunny shores.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp (5 g) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) black pepper
- 1 tsp (5 g) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) paprika
- 1/4 tsp (1.25 g) cayenne pepper
Garnish and Additional Flavor:
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp (8 g) fresh chopped parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Add shrimp to the marinade, gently tossing to ensure each piece is evenly coated with the seasoning blend.
- Let the shrimp marinate at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to penetrate the seafood.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 400-450°F, and clean the grates to prevent sticking.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, ensuring they are not overcrowded to promote even cooking.
- Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, watching carefully to prevent overcooking and maintain their tender texture.
- Remove from the grill when shrimp turn pink and develop light char marks, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Immediately drizzle fresh lemon juice over the grilled shrimp and sprinkle with minced garlic and chopped parsley.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
- Serve hot and enjoy the zesty, perfectly grilled seafood.
Notes
- Optimize marinating time to enhance flavor absorption without making shrimp tough, keeping it between 15-20 minutes maximum.
- Choose fresh, large shrimp with shells removed for faster cooking and easier eating, ensuring consistent texture and taste.
- Prevent sticking by brushing grill grates with oil or using non-stick grill mats, which helps maintain shrimp’s delicate surface.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing cayenne pepper for mild palates or adding red pepper flakes for extra heat, catering to different preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg