Garlic Lemon Grilled Shrimp
Large shrimp tossed in olive oil, garlic, and lemon, then grilled for a few minutes until pink with a light char.
Equipment
- Grill
- Skewers
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp 21 to 25 count, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper cracked
- ½ tsp smoked paprika optional
Instructions
Cooking
- Marinate. Pat the shrimp dry, then toss with the olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and paprika. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes, no longer.
- Heat the grill. Preheat to medium high and brush the grates with oil.
- Skewer. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, or lay them directly across the grates. Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes first.
- Grill. Cook about 2 minutes, flip, and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until pink and opaque with a slight char.
- Remove promptly. Take the shrimp off the grill right away so they do not turn rubbery, and serve hot.
Notes
Substitutions: Use lime in place of lemon if you like, and leave out the paprika for a plain version.
Tips: Do not marinate longer than 15 minutes because lemon juice changes the texture.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days and reheat gently, since shrimp overcook easily.
Nutrition does not include the optional lemon wedges or sides.