Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers (Printable Version)

Juicy grilled shrimp with zesty lemon, garlic, and fresh parsley.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)

→ 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 tsp sea salt
07 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Fresh Herbs & Garnish

09 - ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
10 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes in a medium bowl; whisk until blended.
02 - Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly; let rest for 10 to 15 minutes for flavors to develop.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 10 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
04 - Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
05 - Thread 4 to 5 marinated shrimp onto each skewer, ensuring even spacing.
06 - Place shrimp skewers on the grill and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque and lightly charred.
07 - Remove skewers from grill, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 25 minutes from ingredient to table, no stress required.
  • The marinade does all the heavy lifting while you prep the grill and relax.
  • One of those rare dishes that tastes fancy but honestly requires zero fussing around.
02 -
  • Don't overmarinate—shrimp is lean and will actually get mushy if acid works on it too long, so fifteen minutes is genuinely the limit.
  • The marinade will pool a little on the skewers as they cook, and that's exactly what you want; it keeps them from drying out.
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp dry before marinading—excess moisture on the surface creates steam instead of char.
  • If you only have lemon juice and no zest, add an extra half teaspoon; the zest carries a flavor bottled juice can't quite capture on its own.

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