These Grilled Garlic Shrimp Skewers are marinated in a homemade lemon garlic dressing and then grilled in about 5 minutes with the tail on so they are easy to pick up and devour. Garlic grilled shrimp is easy to make but gorgeous enough to serve at a dinner party or backyard BBQ.
If you love bold, bright flavors, these Grilled Garlic Shrimp Skewers will have you and your guests licking your lips in anticipation. But be warned, these will go fast, so a double batch of garlicky shrimp is never a bad idea. Cook these shrimp kabobs with garlic indoors on a grill pan or fire up the backyard grill to really get the party going.
If you love garlic, try my Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers or my Grilled Honey Garlic Butter Salmon.
Why You’ll Love This Garlic Grilled Shrimp
- It’s got a bright flavor. The tangy garlic studded lemon and Italian herb marinade perfectly balance the sweet taste of the shrimp.
- It’s perfect for advance prep. Marinate the shrimp and thread them onto skewers up to several hours in advance.
- It’s so easy. The marinade comes together in seconds, and the garlicky shrimp grill to perfection in about 5 minutes.
Garlic Shrimp Ingredients
- Olive Oil: or use your favorite light, neutral-flavored oil
- Parsley: freshly chopped parsley adds flavor and a pop of color.
- Lemon Juice: always use freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Garlic: Garlic is the star of this recipe and freshly minced garlic is a must.
- Seasonings: combine dried Italian seasonings, salt, crushed red pepper flakes and ground black pepper.
- Shrimp: purchase large shrimp that are peeled and deveined and have the tail on.
- Lemon Wedges: to garnish.
How To Make Grilled Shrimp
- Prepare the marinade. In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients to marinate; olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, Italian seasonings, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
- Marinate the shrimp. Pour the marinade over the shrimp and toss until well coated. Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Skewer the shrimp. Thread the shrimp on a wooden or metal skewer until the end of the skewers.
- Grill the shrimp. Place the shrimp skewers on the griddle or grill pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through, turning the skewers often.
- Garnish and serve. Once done, garnish the shrimp skewers with parsley and lemon wedges before servings.
Tips To Make Grilled Shrimp Skewers
- Jumbo Shrimp usually means 16-20 shrimp per pound.
- If you buy frozen shrimp, thaw completely before proceeding with the recipe.
- Buying shrimp that is peeled and deveined will save you time.
- Tail-on shrimp are easy to pick up. No forks are needed.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes but not more than a few hours.
- If using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak them in water before using them.
- Preheat your grill pan so it’s hot when the shrimp hits the surface.
- Shrimp will turn pink and translucent when cooked through.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp, as they can become rubbery.
Frequently Asked Questions
When marinating shrimp, you should aim for a minimum of 30 minutes. Since this marinade contains citrus we don’t recommend marinating longer than an hour or two as the shrimp will start to break down and may become mushy.
Shrimp cook very quickly, so it’s important to watch them closely while they cook. Cook the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are pink and translucent.
Leftover shrimp can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat the shrimp in a skillet until just warmed through. Reheated shrimp can turn rubbery quickly, so watch closely.
Yes. Freeze shrimp for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat before serving. Even though, I prefer to always eat fresh food.
Shrimp is so versatile and can be serves with just about anything. Try rice or Cauliflower Rice, Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks, Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, Lemon Herb Mediterranean Pasta Salad, or Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad.
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Grilled Garlic Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1.5 lb large shrimp peeled & deveined, tail-ON
- Lemon wedges to garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients to marinate; olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, lime zest, Italian seasonings, salt, crushed red pepper, and black pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the shrimp and toss until well coated. Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the shrimp on a wooden or metal skewer until the end of the skewers.
- Place the shrimp skewers on the griddle or grill pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through, turning the skewers often.
- Once done, garnish the shrimp skewers with parsley and lemon wedges before servings.
Notes
- Jumbo Shrimp usually means 16-20 shrimp per pound.
- If you buy frozen shrimp, thaw completely before proceeding with the recipe.
- Buying shrimp that is peeled and deveined will save you time.
- Tail-on shrimp are easy to pick up. No forks are needed.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes but not more than a few hours.
- If using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak them in water before using them.
- Preheat your grill pan so it’s hot when the shrimp hits the surface.
- Shrimp will turn pink and translucent when cooked through.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp, as they can become rubbery.
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