Description
Garlic Grilled Shrimp is a quick, flavorful seafood dish featuring juicy shrimp marinated in a garlicky, lemony mixture and grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat. Marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque.
- Remove from grill and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Do not over-marinate the shrimp to avoid a mushy texture.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Serve with rice, salad, or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
