Description
Marinated with bold spices, citrus, and garlic, these grilled shrimp are the ultimate quick-fix for a flavorful meal. Perfectly charred and juicy, they make a show-stopping appetizer, taco filling, or main dish for your next backyard barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Add shrimp to the marinade, toss to coat, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.