Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful grilled shrimp recipe! Succulent shrimp are marinated in a zesty lemon-herb mixture, then grilled to perfection. Serve over rice with a fresh green salad and crusty Italian bread for a complete and satisfying meal. Ready in under 2 hours!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 123 mins
Calories 650.2 kcal
Protein 62g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grilled Shrimp

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How to Make Grilled Shrimp

  1. In a glass dish, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Add 1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined) to the marinade. Gently toss to coat.
  3. Marinate for at least 2 hours at room temperature, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  5. Thread shrimp onto skewers or grill directly on the grill grate.
  6. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  7. Serve the grilled shrimp immediately over cooked rice, alongside a fresh green salad, and warm Italian bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

79 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

38g

Carbs

1g