Description
Sizzling Mediterranean-style Grilled Shrimp Skewers bring zesty flavors straight from coastal waters to dinner tables. Lemon, herbs, and perfectly charred prawns create an irresistible culinary journey you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish and Additional Items:
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking together aromatic olive oil, minced garlic, zesty lemon juice and delicate zest, chopped parsley, smoky paprika, and essential salt and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Immerse fresh shrimp into the marinade, gently tossing to ensure complete coverage. Refrigerate for approximately 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate.
- Prepare wooden or metal skewers by carefully threading shrimp, ensuring each skewer holds 4-5 plump crustaceans in a neat, uniform arrangement.
- Heat outdoor grill to medium-high temperature, creating an even cooking surface. Lightly brush grates with oil to prevent sticking and enhance flavor development.
- Position marinated shrimp skewers onto preheated grill, maintaining consistent distance between each skewer for uniform cooking.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, watching for transformative color change from translucent to vibrant pink and developing subtle charred edges.
- Once shrimp reach opaque appearance and exhibit delicate caramelization, carefully remove from grill using long-handled tongs.
- Transfer grilled skewers to serving platter, accompany with fresh lemon wedges to provide bright, citrusy accent and allow guests to customize seasoning.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp for maximum flavor infusion, but avoid exceeding 30 minutes to prevent the citrus from breaking down the delicate protein.
- Use wooden skewers soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- For gluten-free variation, ensure all marinade ingredients are certified gluten-free and substitute dried herbs if needed.
- Alternative cooking methods include using a grill pan or broiler if outdoor grilling isn’t available, maintaining similar high-heat cooking technique.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg