Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers (Printable)

Tender shrimp marinated in zesty lemon and garlic, grilled to perfection in under 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Marinade

02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 2 tsp lemon zest
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - Lemon wedges, for serving
11 - Additional chopped parsley, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until fully combined.
02 - Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent burning.
04 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, placing approximately 4–5 shrimp per skewer.
05 - Grill shrimp skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, turning once, until shrimp are opaque throughout and lightly charred. Avoid overcooking to prevent toughness.
06 - Remove from grill and transfer to serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and additional parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The shrimp stay impossibly juicy because the marinade locks in moisture before they even hit the heat
  • Everything comes together in under half an hour but tastes like you spent all day planning it
  • The bright lemon and garlic combination makes people think you are secretly a chef
02 -
  • Overcooking shrimp turns them into rubber so pull them off the heat the second they turn opaque
  • Pat the shrimp slightly dry before marinating if they are wet so the marinade actually sticks
  • Metal skewers cook faster than wooden ones so adjust your timing accordingly
03 -
  • Buy deveined shrimp to save yourself time and prevent any gritty texture
  • Let the skewers rest for just a minute after grilling so the juices redistribute

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