Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
⅓ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped or ¾ teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup salted butter, melted (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, 1 clove garlic, and 1 teaspoon parsley; set aside for drizzling after grilling.
2. In a glass or resealable bag, combine olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons parsley, tomato paste, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp, seal, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to 1 hour.
3. Preheat grill to medium heat (375°F to 400°F).
4. Thread shrimp onto skewers, then grill for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred.
5. Remove from skewers to a serving dish and drizzle with garlic butter.
6. Serve warm with lemon wedges, over rice, or in salads.
Last Step:
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🍋 Use jumbo shrimp for better grilling texture and ease.
🔥 Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.
🍤 Don’t overcook shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture—a quick 2-3 minutes per side is ideal.
- Prep Time: 5-30 minutes
- Marinating Time: 20-60 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 166-190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600-1300mg
- Fat: 12-16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7-11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1-2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12-13g
- Cholesterol: 114-158mg