Description
Try this Best Grilled Shrimp for your summer cookouts! Juicy, tender shrimp are marinated with simple ingredients and grilled to smoky perfection.
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- 1 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Lea & Perrins (Worcestershire sauce)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp minced ginger
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley
For the Shrimp:
- 28 shrimp (or adjust amount as needed)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add all marinade ingredients. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended marinade over the shrimp in a shallow dish or zip-top bag.
- If using skewers, thread about 3 shrimp per skewer.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours. The longer you marinate, the better the flavor.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Place shrimp skewers evenly on the grill.
- Grill for 3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are opaque and reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen shrimp. Thaw frozen shrimp fully before marinating.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water beforehand to prevent burning. Place a jar or weight on top to keep them submerged.
- This recipe makes 9 skewers with about 3 shrimp each (total: 28 shrimp).
- Shrimp cook really fast so make sure that you really only cook them for about 3 minutes on either side.
- Make sure not to marinate for too long, maybe 30 minutes – 2 hours should be just fine for max flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes - 2 hours
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American