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Delicious grilled shrimp skewers with parsley and lemon slices on a wooden platter.
Alyssa

Grilled Shrimp

Grilled shrimp skewers are a great option to add to your grilling this summer. This recipe is easy to prep with a lemon and herb marinade and it cooks within a few minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 216
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Chopped parsley (for serving)
  • Lemon slices (for serving)

Method
 

  1. Place the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, paprika and garlic powder in a large bowl; whisk to combine.
  2. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss gently to coat evenly with the marinade. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours max.
  3. Skewer 4-6 shrimp on each soaked skewer and place on a plate while skewering the remaining shrimp.
  4. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until the color is pink and shrimp is opaque.
  5. Serve warm with fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired.

Notes

Marinate the shrimp for optimal flavor.