Description
Elevate your grilling game with this irresistible shrimp marinade, perfect for summer barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners. Fresh shrimp marinated in a tangy blend of lemon juice, olive oil, and aromatic herbs create a flavor explosion that will delight your taste buds. Quick to prepare and cook, these juicy shrimp are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, deveined
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped herbs, smoked paprika, and cayenne.
- Add the raw shrimp to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Skewer the marinated shrimp (if using wooden skewers, soak them first) and place on the grill.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ lb grilled shrimp (113g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 170mg