Lemon Garlic Herb Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Thanks to the fresh, flavorful lemon garlic and herb marinade, you’ll be enjoying this Grilled Shrimp recipe all summer long! It’s a healthy, quick-prep, easy dinner that the whole family will love!

At the end of a warm summer day, nothing beats the versatility of grilled shrimp skewers for a light, delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you serve them over salad, stuff them in a taco or wrap, or pair them with pasta or rice, these shellfish are a healthy, quick-cooking option for busy days!

How to Grill Shrimp:

Any good grilled shrimp recipe starts with a delicious marinade! First, whisk together all of the simple ingredients (except the shrimp) to make this sweet and savory Lemon Garlic Herb sauce. I bet you might even have everything in your pantry right now!

• olive oil
• honey
• lemon juice
• vinegar
• Dijon mustard
• herbs (I used chives and basil)
• garlic, salt and pepper

Use half of the dressing to marinate the shrimp in a large plastic bag at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes (or in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours).

Thread the shrimp onto kabob skewers.

Finally, grill the shrimp over high heat for a total of about 3-5 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Use the extra reserved marinade to baste the shrimp as they cook, and for serving as an additional garnish.

Be sure to remove the shrimp from the grill as soon as they turn pink and become opaque. You don’t want to end up with overcooked, rubbery shrimp!

What to serve with this grilled shrimp recipe:

This recipe pairs nicely with your favorite starch and vegetables. Here are a few easy side dishes that will go well with the shrimp:

• Rice, couscous or quinoa
• Pesto Pasta or a Classic Pasta Salad
• Crusty French bread or dinner rolls
• Crispy Seasoned Oven Roasted Potatoes or Southern Potato Salad
• A fresh, simple green salad. Use extra marinade as your dressing!
• Roasted Asparagus or Garlic Roasted Broccoli
• Summer Corn Salad or fresh corn on the cob

Cook’s Tips and Recipe Variations:

• Cooking for just 1 or 2 people? Cut all of the ingredients in half and grill just one pound of shrimp. The rest of the cooking instructions remain the same.
• I recommend marinating the shrimp for at least 15-20 minutes, but not more than 2 hours. The acid (lemon juice) in this marinade will cause the shrimp to become rubbery if they’re left in the marinade for too long.
• If using wooden kabob skewers, it’s important to soak the skewers in water for a couple of hours before threading the shrimp. This will prevent the wood from burning on the grill.
• Shrimp cook very quickly, so keep a close eye on them and remove them from the grill as soon as they’re done. You know that they’re ready when they turn pink and opaque. Overdone shrimp will get tough, so they will likely only require about 3-5 minutes total over high heat.
• I’ve used basil and chives in this recipe, but you can substitute with any of your favorite herbs. Try parsley, thyme, rosemary, oregano or cilantro for a twist!
• Don’t have fresh herbs? You can substitute with about 1 tablespoon of dried chives and 1 tablespoon of dried basil.
• If you can’t find fresh chives, sliced green onions (scallions) are a great substitute.
• If you have extra reserved marinade (that hasn’t touched the raw shrimp), save it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It makes a great vinaigrette salad dressing!
• Is it better to grill shrimp with the shell on or off? I always grill the shrimp with the shell off! This allows the marinade to directly flavor the shrimp, and it makes it easier to eat the shrimp once they’re cooked — no peeling at the table.
• Can you grill cooked shrimp? I don’t recommend grilling pre-cooked shrimp. This will likely overcook the shrimp, resulting in a rubbery or tough finished product.
• Can you grill frozen shrimp? I almost always use frozen shrimp for this recipe, but I always thaw the shrimp before marinating. Thaw the shrimp in the refrigerator overnight, or for a quick-thaw method, place the frozen shrimp in a colander and run under cold water until thawed (this will only take a few minutes)!

More easy grilled shrimp recipes that you might enjoy:

• Grilled Honey Lime Shrimp
• Marinated Grilled Shrimp
• Honey Sesame Shrimp Kabobs

Lemon Garlic Herb Grilled Shrimp Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 5 minutes minutes

Marinating Time 30 minutes minutes

Total: 45 minutes minutes

Servings 4 – 6 people

Calories 334.6 kcal

Thanks to the fresh, flavorful lemon garlic and herb marinade, you'll be enjoying this Grilled Shrimp recipe all summer long! It's a healthy, quick-prep, easy dinner that the whole family will love!

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 lbs. peeled, deveined raw Jumbo shrimp (16-20 count per pound)
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ cup honey
• ¼ cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• ¼ cup Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup minced fresh chives
• ¼ cup minced fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

• To make the marinade, whisk together all ingredients except shrimp.
• Marinate shrimp at room temperature in half of the dressing for 20-30 minutes, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. Reserve the remaining marinade to use for basting later.
• Thread shrimp onto kabob skewers (if using wooden skewers, make sure that you soak the skewers in water for about 30 minutes before adding the shrimp).
• Grill the shrimp over high heat for a total of about 3-5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Use the remaining dressing to baste the shrimp while they cook.
• Garnish with additional herbs just before serving, if desired.

Notes

• Nutrition information listed below is just an estimate, assuming 1/4 of the shrimp and 1/4 of the marinade is actually consumed.
• Cooking for just 1 or 2 people? Cut all of the ingredients in half and grill just one pound of shrimp. The rest of the cooking instructions remain the same.
• I recommend marinating the shrimp for at least 15-20 minutes, but not more than 2 hours. The acid (lemon juice) in this marinade will cause the shrimp to become rubbery if they’re left in the marinade for too long.
• If using wooden kabob skewers, it’s important to soak the skewers in water for a couple of hours before threading the shrimp. This will prevent the wood from burning on the grill.
• Shrimp cook very quickly, so keep a close eye on them and remove them from the grill as soon as they’re done. You know that they’re ready when they turn pink and opaque. Overdone shrimp will get tough, so they will likely only require about 3-5 minutes total over high heat.
• I’ve used basil and chives in this recipe, but you can substitute with any of your favorite herbs. Try parsley, thyme, rosemary, oregano or cilantro for a twist!
• Don’t have fresh herbs? You can substitute with about 1 tablespoon of dried chives and 1 tablespoon of dried basil.
• If you can’t find fresh chives, sliced green onions (scallions) are a great substitute.
• If you have extra reserved marinade (that hasn’t touched the raw shrimp), save it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It makes a great vinaigrette salad dressing!
• Is it better to grill shrimp with the shell on or off? I always grill the shrimp with the shell off! This allows the marinade to directly flavor the shrimp, and it makes it easier to eat the shrimp once they’re cooked — no peeling at the table.
• Can you grill cooked shrimp? I don’t recommend grilling pre-cooked shrimp. This will likely overcook the shrimp, resulting in a rubbery or tough finished product.
• Can you grill frozen shrimp? I almost always use frozen shrimp for this recipe, but I always thaw the shrimp before marinating. Thaw the shrimp in the refrigerator overnight, or for a quick-thaw method, place the frozen shrimp in a colander and run under cold water until thawed (this will only take a few minutes)!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the shrimp and 1/4 of the marinadeCalories: 334.6kcalCarbohydrates: 11.6gProtein: 46.1gFat: 10.9gSaturated Fat: 1.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.6gCholesterol: 344.5mgSodium: 626.7mgPotassium: 438.1mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 8.8gVitamin A: 410IUVitamin C: 11.1mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 5.5mg

Keyword: Easy Shrimp Recipe, grilled shrimp recipe, Shrimp Skewers

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Author: Blair Lonergan

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