Lemon Herb Grilled Shrimp (Printable)

Succulent shrimp infused with lemon and fresh herbs, grilled for a tender, flavorful finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ For Grilling

11 - Lemon wedges, for serving
12 - Extra chopped herbs, for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; whisk until blended.
02 - Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to evenly coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes, not exceeding 1 hour to prevent toughening.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to avoid burning during grilling.
04 - Skewer shrimp through both the head and tail ends to ensure they lie flat on the skewer.
05 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature for optimal cooking.
06 - Cook shrimp skewers for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until shrimp become opaque and develop slight char marks.
07 - Arrange shrimp on a platter, garnish with additional herbs, and serve alongside lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whole thing comes together in under thirty minutes, which means you can pull this off even on nights when you weren't planning ahead.
  • Fresh herbs and lemon juice do something magic to shrimp that makes it taste like you've been cooking seafood your whole life.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and works for nearly every diet preference you might have at your table.
02 -
  • Don't marinate the shrimp for more than an hour or the acid in the lemon juice will actually start cooking and toughening the delicate meat, which is the opposite of what you want.
  • The difference between perfectly cooked shrimp and rubbery shrimp is literally about thirty seconds, so set a timer on your phone and stick to it.
03 -
  • If you want extra depth, add a tiny pinch of red chili flakes to your marinade for a hint of warmth that complements the lemon without overwhelming it.
  • Pat your shrimp completely dry with paper towels before marinating them, so the marinade actually sticks instead of sliding off wet shrimp.

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