Shrimp
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
This flavorful grilled shrimp recipe uses just a few ingredients to pack a punch. The shrimp is tossed in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper, then grilled to perfection, making for a simple and protein-rich appetizer or main dish.
Shrimp
Ingredients
2 1/2 lb.
extra large shrimp
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3
garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1/4 c.
olive oil
1 tsp.
kosher salt
1/4 tsp.
ground black pepper
1/4 tsp.
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Sea salt, chopped parsley, and lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
1 Peel the shells and tails from the shrimp and cut out the vein (if you like).
2 Combine the lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Add the cleaned shrimp and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
3 If using wooden skewers, place 12 skewers (about 12 inches long) in a 9-inch by 13-inch dish filled with water. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates well.
4 Remove the shrimp from the marinade and thread 4 or 5 pieces on each skewer. Place the skewers in the grill pan or on the grill over direct heat. Cook until the shrimp is bright pink all over and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat. Garnish with sea salt, parsley, and lemon wedges and serve immediately.