Description
Fire up the grill for this quick, bold, and crowd-pleasing dish—Best Marinated Grilled Shrimp. Juicy large shrimp are soaked in a punchy lemon-garlic marinade, then grilled to smoky perfection in just minutes. It’s one of those easy dinner ideas that tastes like a gourmet meal but comes together with pantry staples. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack, summer BBQ highlight, or a protein-packed option for your meal prep, this easy recipe delivers huge flavor with very little effort. Lightly charred, zesty, and herby—these shrimp are irresistible straight off the skewer or tossed in your favorite salad, taco, or grain bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes.
- While the shrimp marinates, preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread the shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between each.
- Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly charred.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley if using.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges or your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes