Easy Grilled Shrimp
Fire up your grill and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this Easy Grilled Shrimp recipe, a quick and flavorful option perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners! Featuring tender, juicy shrimp marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, and a touch of optional heat from red pepper flakes, this dish delivers bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors in just minutes. With a prep time of only 15 minutes and a quick grill time of 8 minutes, this recipe is as effortless as it is delicious. Serve these beautifully charred shrimp with a garnish of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon for a bright, vibrant finish. Whether threaded on skewers or grilled directly, this dish is ideal for entertaining or transforming your favorite salads, pasta, or tacos into something extraordinary. Perfectly simple yet packed with flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 whole lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Pour the marinade over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and let the shrimp marinate for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
While the shrimp is marinating, preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using skewers, soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning.
Thread the shrimp onto skewers (if desired) or prepare them for grilling directly on the grill grates.
Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn opaque and develop grill marks. Be careful not to overcook, as shrimp can become rubbery.
Remove the shrimp from the grill and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
217 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.7 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 373 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 425 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
