Ingredients
1 to 2 pounds large or extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
⅓ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste or Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, crushed red pepper
¼ cup salted butter, melted
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Set aside.
2. In a large container or bag, combine olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, tomato paste or Italian seasoning, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional spices. Add shrimp, marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F). Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes if using.
4. Thread shrimp onto skewers, making sure they are secure.
5. Grill shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and pink. Turn occasionally for even charring.
6. Remove shrimp from skewers, place in a serving bowl, warm garlic butter if cooled, and drizzle over shrimp.
7. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and sides like wild rice or fresh veggies.
Last Step:
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🍤 Avoid marinating longer than 60 minutes to prevent mushiness.
🌱 Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor; dried herbs are a good alternative.
❄️ Store leftovers in an airtight container; can be frozen up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 to 30 minutes
- Marinating Time: 20 to 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American BBQ
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 160-190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600-1300mg
- Fat: 12-16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8-12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1-2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12-13g
- Cholesterol: 114-158mg