Name
Shrimp
Zesty Grilled Shrimp Skewers
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Time:
15 minutes - 2 hours marinating time, 2-3 minutes cook time per batch
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Servings:
6
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Difficulty:
Medium
Ingredients
- 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Chopped parsley and lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Marinate the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and add them to the marinade. Toss gently to coat the shrimp evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Prepare for grilling: Skewer the shrimp onto bamboo sticks or metal skewers.
- Grill the shrimp: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grease the grill grates. Place the shrimp skewers on the hot grill.
- Cook and serve: Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove from the grill and serve warm. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices, if desired.
Important notes:
- Don't over-marinate: Avoid marinating the shrimp for longer than 2 hours, as the acid in the lemon juice can start to "cook" the shrimp without heat.
- Don't overcook: Shrimp cooks very quickly, typically only 2-3 minutes per side. Overcooked shrimp will become rubbery. You know they are done when they turn pink and opaque.
- Shell on or off: You can leave the tails on for grilling if you prefer, but peel and devein the shrimp before marinating so the marinade can coat the shrimp fully.
This recipe is from Kyle S., a service supervisor at Spire.
Kyle's grill pro tip: Keep your grill in top shape by cleaning it regularly and remembering to empty the grease trap. Built-up grease is a common cause of flare-ups. Always double check that your grill is fully turned off after you finish cooking.