Description
Succulent Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp brings coastal flavors straight to kitchen counters with zesty herbs and garlic. Juicy prawns sizzle alongside fresh lemon, promising a quick, elegant meal that transports diners to sun-drenched Greek shores.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, deveined, tail on
Seasonings and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 12 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Fats and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened or melted
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk together marinade components in a mixing container until thoroughly blended.
- Gently coat thawed shrimp with marinade, ensuring complete coverage, and refrigerate for 8-10 hours to infuse flavors.
- Prepare a fragrant butter blend by combining minced garlic, chopped parsley, and softened butter in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Carefully thread marinated shrimp onto pre-soaked wooden skewers, positioning them evenly for uniform cooking.
- Preheat grill to high temperature (around 450°F), creating ideal searing conditions for seafood.
- Arrange skewered shrimp on hot grill grates, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes per side until they turn bright pink and develop light charred edges.
- Immediately transfer grilled shrimp from grates into prepared butter mixture, gently tossing to coat each piece with aromatic herbs and rich butter.
- Garnish with fresh lemon juice, squeezing wedges directly over warm shrimp to enhance their natural maritime flavor profile.
- Serve instantly while still steaming, presenting a delectable seafood dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Notes
- Marinating overnight allows deeper flavor penetration, transforming simple shrimp into a taste sensation.
- Wooden skewers must be soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Use fresh, large shrimp for best texture and most impressive presentation on the plate.
- For gluten-free option, replace any wheat-based marinade ingredients with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 12 hours and a few minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes and 30 seconds
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg