Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers (Printable)

Zesty lemon and garlic marinated shrimp grilled and garnished with fresh parsley for a fresh flavor.

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails optional

→ Marinade

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

→ Finishing and Garnish

09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How To Make:

01 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl; whisk until emulsified.
02 - Add shrimp to marinade, toss to coat evenly, and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
03 - Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning during grilling, if applicable.
04 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
05 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, discarding excess marinade.
06 - Grill skewers 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and slightly charred.
07 - Transfer skewers to serving platter, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve alongside lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready faster than you can order takeout, yet tastes like restaurant-quality cooking.
  • The shrimp stays tender while the marinade caramelizes just enough to create little charred edges that are impossibly good.
  • It works for weeknight dinners or impressing people at a summer gathering without any fuss.
02 -
  • Don't let shrimp marinate longer than twenty minutes; the acid will start cooking them and change the texture in ways you don't want.
  • Watch the grill heat closely on that second flip—shrimp can go from perfect to overdone in the span of thirty seconds.
  • Save a little of the uncooked marinade to drizzle over the finished skewers if you want an extra punch of lemon and garlic.
03 -
  • If shrimp are sticking to skewers, it usually means either the skewer is cold or the grill isn't hot enough; wait another minute and try again.
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before eating beats almost any other finishing touch—never skip the lemon wedges.

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