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Grilled Shrimp

Delicious Grilled Shrimp in Garlic Lemon Marinade You’ll Love

Enjoy these flavorful grilled shrimp marinated in a zesty garlic and lemon sauce, a quick and easy dinner option.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Dried parsley can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 medium Lemon Zest Can substitute with lime zest.
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced Fresh garlic is ideal.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is preferable.
  • optional Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Omit for a milder taste.
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp (Peeled and Deveined, Tails On) Ensure shrimp are thawed if previously frozen.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  2. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, tossing gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat, aiming for 400°F (200°C).
  4. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling. Thread shrimp onto skewers if desired.
  5. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and bright pink.
  6. Remove shrimp from skewers and serve on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 4servingsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Marinate shrimp wisely and avoid overcooking for best results. Storage recommendations: refrigerate uneaten shrimp in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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