Description
A crowd-pleasing summer staple, these garlic grilled shrimp are marinated in a zesty mixture of garlic and herbs, ensuring deep flavor absorption.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1 lb) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro), optional
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, mix minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the shrimp: Add shrimp to the marinade and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to high heat (about 230°C or 450°F).
- Grill the shrimp: Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2–3 minutes on each side until opaque.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
Avoid overcooking shrimp to ensure they remain tender. Marinate up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 7
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 195mg