Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers (Printable)
Tender shrimp infused with lemon and garlic, grilled on skewers for a bright, savory dish.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 tsp lemon zest
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1½ tsp dried oregano
07 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
08 - ½ tsp sea salt
09 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ For Serving
11 - Lemon wedges
# How-To:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add shrimp to the bowl and toss well to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 10-20 minutes maximum to prevent texture degradation.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
04 - Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high temperature until properly preheated.
05 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, distributing evenly among the prepared skewers.
06 - Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, cooking until just pink and opaque throughout.
07 - Transfer skewers to serving platter, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These skewers come together in under 30 minutes but taste like you spent all day planning something special
- The marinade creates this incredible caramelized exterior while keeping the shrimp impossibly tender inside
02 -
- I once marinated shrimp for an hour and ended up with mushy texture because the acid broke down the protein too much
- Wooden skewers that are not soaked will burn and char, ruining the presentation completely
03 -
- Pat shrimp completely dry before adding to the marinade so the sauce actually clings
- Leave the skewers slightly longer than you think on the first side to get those restaurant-quality grill marks