Description
Juicy shrimp grilled with garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs—quick, flavorful, and perfect as a main dish, appetizer, or salad topping.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra‑virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and place in a bowl.
- Add minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss to coat evenly.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium‑high heat.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers (optional) or place directly on the grill.
- Grill shrimp for about 2–3 minutes per side until they curl, turn pink, and are opaque.
- Remove from grill and serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges.
- Alternatively, serve over rice, salad, pasta, or in tacos for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 min to prevent burning.
- Don’t overcook shrimp—they cook quickly and become rubbery if left too long.
- For extra flavor, marinate shrimp for up to 30 min before grilling.
- Use peeled, deveined shrimp tails‑on for easier picking and presentation.
- For indoor cooking, use a hot grill pan or broiler and cook just the same amount of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ lb (≈115 g) shrimp
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg