Grilled Shrimp with Garlic & Lemon
Juicy grilled shrimp marinated in garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, and Mediterranean spices. A light, protein-rich Lebanese-inspired mezze.
Prep Time
15 mins min
Cook Time
8 mins min
Total Time
23 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 500 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 3
Add the shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
- 4
Marinate for 15–20 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 5
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 6
Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- 7
Transfer to a serving platter.
- 8
Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- 9
Serve immediately.
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