Description
Succulent Mediterranean-style Grilled Shrimp marinades perfectly blend zesty herbs and citrus for an unforgettable coastal dining experience. These juicy, tender skewers bring Mediterranean sunshine right to your dinner plate, satisfying seafood cravings with bold, fresh flavors you’ll absolutely love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
Marinade Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot excess moisture from shrimp using clean kitchen towels to ensure optimal marinade absorption and better grilling results.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking together robust olive oil, zesty lemon juice, minced garlic, smoky paprika, aromatic oregano, and season with salt and pepper for depth of flavor.
- Gently fold shrimp into marinade, ensuring each piece is completely coated, then seal container and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate.
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature (around 400-450°F) while shrimp marinates, ensuring cooking surface is hot and ready.
- Carefully skewer shrimp, spacing them evenly to promote uniform cooking and prevent overcrowding, using metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers.
- Place skewered shrimp on hot grill, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until they transform to a bright pink color, appear opaque, and develop light charred edges.
- Transfer grilled shrimp from heat, optionally garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for added freshness and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately alongside lemon wedges or complementary side dishes, enjoying the shrimp while they’re hot and perfectly seasoned.
Notes
- Pat shrimp completely dry to ensure crispy, perfectly grilled exterior without excess moisture.
- Use fresh lemon juice for brighter, zestier marinade flavor that enhances seafood’s natural sweetness.
- Select medium or large shrimp for easier skewering and more consistent grilling results.
- Wooden skewers should be soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- When marinading, avoid exceeding 30 minutes to prevent citrus from breaking down shrimp’s delicate texture.
- Check shrimp doneness by looking for bright pink color and slight curl in shape, indicating perfect cooking.
- Alternative cooking methods include broiling or pan-searing if outdoor grilling isn’t available.
- Low-carb and gluten-free friendly recipe that works well with various dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg