Herb Grilled Shrimp

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Quick and tasty. These shrimp are perfect for the summer heat, because let’s face it, no one really wants to cook indoors during the summer. This recipe is just as great in the winter; I simply use a different method to cook them. I’ll throw the skewers on a griddle/panini press, grill pan or sometimes I’ll cook them loose in a skillet. This marinade is so quick to make and I love being able to use a microplane for the lemon zest and the garlic. Feel free to try the marinade on other fish and seafood. Whether you choose to change the protein or use shrimp, try serving the skewers with a fresh garden salad or even a pasta salad. So cheers to more fun in the sun and less time in the kitchen.

Herb Grilled Shrimp

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Serves 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25-30 minutes
Rating
Ingredients
  • 1 ½ pounds wild pink shrimp, peeled deveined and tail on
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • zest of 1 large lemon plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, grated or minced
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • vegetable oil for the grill
Directions
  1. Prep and turn on your grill. Take your shrimp and drain them any excess liquid. Place a clean kitchen towel or paper towel on a baking sheet. Spread the towel while you make the marinade. In a large bowl combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, rosemary, garlic, black pepper, paprika and salt. Toss the shrimp in marinade, coating each shrimp evenly. Let rest in the marinade for 10 minutes. Evenly distribute the shrimp on metal or wooden skewers (see DK Notes).
  2. Carefully wipe the grill down with vegetable oil (see DK Notes). Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 1 minute on each side. Serve hot.
DK Tips
  • If you plan on using wooden skewers, try soaking them for a few hours or even overnight if possible. This helps prevent them from burning on the grill.
  • When it comes to grilling, it’s very important you work with a clean grill that is oiled/greased down. This helps prevent whatever your cooking from sticking to the grill. I like to use an old kitchen towel, roll it up, dip it in oil, and using tongs, I “brush” down the grill.
  • You can marinade the shrimp the night before, I would simply recommend holding off on adding lemon juice until 10 minutes before you cook them. If the acid is left on too long it will slowly start to cook the shrimp.
  • Swap out the shrimp for swordfish or salmon. Cut the fish in cubes and place the cubes on skewers.
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