Description
Sizzling Shrimp Skewers bring Mediterranean coastal flavors straight to your grill, promising a quick and elegant seafood experience. Zesty herbs, garlic, and olive oil elevate these succulent shrimp, making you the star chef at any summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp (5 g) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped
Garnish and Optional Extras:
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the grill by heating it to medium-high heat, aiming for a temperature around 400-450°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, gently tossing to ensure each piece is evenly coated.
- Let the shrimp marinate for 10-15 minutes at room temperature, allowing the flavors to penetrate the seafood.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, ensuring they are not overcrowded to promote even cooking.
- Place the skewered shrimp directly on the preheated grill grates, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Look for visual cues of doneness: shrimp should turn pink and curl slightly, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Remove the grilled shrimp from the heat and transfer to a serving platter.
- Brush the cooked shrimp with melted butter for added richness and shine.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the shrimp for a burst of color and herbaceous flavor.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side, allowing guests to squeeze fresh citrus juice over the grilled seafood.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp briefly to prevent texture breakdown from acid or salt, keeping them tender and succulent.
- Use metal skewers for even heat distribution and to prevent wooden skewers from burning, ensuring consistent cooking.
- Pat shrimp dry before marinating to help seasonings adhere better and achieve beautiful caramelization on the grill.
- Adjust grilling time based on shrimp size – smaller shrimp cook faster, so reduce cooking duration to avoid overcooking and maintaining juicy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg