Description
A quick and delicious recipe for grilled shrimp marinated in garlic and lemon, perfect for a summer barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
- Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are opaque and cooked through.
- Remove from the grill and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Serve with a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Grilled Shrimp, Garlic Shrimp, Lemon Shrimp, Quick Recipes, Summer Grilling