Description

Fire up your grill for this Best Marinated Grilled Shrimp recipe—your new favorite answer to quick dinners and backyard cravings. These juicy shrimp are infused with a bold, garlicky marinade and kissed by the flame for that perfect smoky finish. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, healthy snack options, or a fast way to impress guests, this recipe is everything you want: fast, flavorful, and foolproof. It’s the kind of dish that feels fancy but comes together in minutes. Light, high in protein, and packed with flavor, it’s the perfect food idea for summer BBQs, weeknight meals, or protein-rich lunch bowls.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Skewers (wooden or metal)

Instructions

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15–20 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and add to the marinade. Toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.
Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing each shrimp through the head and tail.
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until opaque and lightly charred.
Remove from grill and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes