Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional spices: cayenne pepper for heat, Italian seasoning or fresh herbs like basil
1/4 cup salted butter, melted (for garlic butter)
1 clove garlic, minced (for garlic butter)
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garlic butter)
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, chopped herbs, lemon juice, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and any optional spices.
2. Add shrimp to the marinade, toss gently to coat, and refrigerate for 20 minutes up to 1 hour.
3. Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 375°F). If using wooden skewers, soak them in water beforehand.
4. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
5. Optionally, warm the garlic butter mixture and drizzle over shrimp just before serving. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Last Step:
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🦐 Add any remaining marinade after grilling for an extra garlicky kick.
🌿 Mix herbs for a unique flavor; avoid rosemary.
🍢 Use flat metal skewers to prevent shrimp from spinning when flipping.
- Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
- Marinating Time: 20 minutes to 1 hour
- Cook Time: 4-6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: BBQ
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound shrimp
- Calories: 166-190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600-750mg
- Fat: 12-16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8-12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1-2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12-13g
- Cholesterol: 114-158mg