Ingredients
– 1 1/2 pounds (approximately 680 grams) jumbo shrimp (16/20 size), peeled and deveined with tails on
– 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
– Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
1-Peel and devein shrimp if needed, keeping tails on. Pat dry.
2-Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp red flakes (optional) in a bowl. Mix well.
3-Add shrimp, toss to coat, cover, marinate 15 minutes to 1 hour.
4-Soak wooden skewers in water 30+ minutes.
5-Preheat grill to medium-high.
6-Thread 4-6 shrimp per skewer.
7-Grill 2-3 minutes per side until opaque.
8-Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot.
Last Step:
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⏳ Avoid marinating shrimp longer than 1 hour to prevent lemon juice from cooking them.
🌲 Soak wooden skewers before grilling to prevent burning.
🔥 If no grill is available, broil shrimp in the oven 2-3 minutes per side, watching closely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinate Time: 15 to 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 shrimp