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Grilled Shrimp Skewers

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These zesty grilled shrimp skewers feature tender jumbo shrimp marinated in a garlic-lemon herb mixture, then quickly seared over high heat for smoky char and juicy flavor—an effortless summer main that’s ready in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lb (680 g) large shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp red-pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning; if using metal skewers, skip this step.
  2. In a medium bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper, and red-pepper flakes.
  3. Add shrimp to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate 15 minutes (no longer than 30 minutes or the acid will start “cooking” the shrimp).
  4. Preheat grill (gas or charcoal) to medium-high heat (425–450 °F / 220–232 °C). Clean and oil grates.
  5. Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, 4–5 shrimp per skewer, piercing each twice so they lay flat.
  6. Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side, turning once, until they turn pink and opaque with light char marks.
  7. Transfer to a platter, squeeze additional lemon over top, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For even cooking, use shrimp of similar size and thaw completely if frozen.
  • The marinade doubles as a basting sauce—reserve 1 Tbsp before adding raw shrimp to brush on during grilling.
  • Excellent served over salad greens, rice pilaf, or tucked into warm tortillas with slaw.
  • Leftovers keep up to 2 days in the fridge; gently reheat or enjoy chilled.

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Keywords: grilled shrimp, shrimp skewers, barbecue seafood, summer grilling, healthy seafood

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