The ideal summertime grilling classic is garlic-grilled shrimp, especially when served on skewers! It only has to soak in this acidic marinade for a little while to become a superb kabob or filling for a spicy shrimp taco.
One of those “go-to recipes” that make summertime living simply is Garlic Grilled Shrimp. For visitors to enjoy on the deck while drinking mojitos, serve as a main course or even as a snack!
Grilling Marinade for Shrimp
The purpose of a marinade is to tenderize the meat and flavor it with aromatic herbs and spices. Garlic, lemon, and other fresh herbs and spices give this marinade for shrimp a wonderfully acidic flavor.
It’s crucial to not over-marinate or overcook shrimp because, in comparison to other proteins, these processes only take a few minutes.
Garlic Grilled Shrimp (Pinterest)How to Grill Shrimp with Garlic
To avoid over-marinating the shrimp (which would turn them mushy), add them to the marinade 20 minutes before you’re ready to cook.
Everything should be combined in a bowl, and marinated for 20 minutes.
Set the grill’s temperature to medium.
Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side after threading them onto the skewers. Take the food from the skewers and put it in a serving bowl.
Add a drizzle of garlic butter and a squeeze of lemon juice!
The Skewers: Should I Soak Them?
You should soak wooden skewers if you plan to use them so they don’t catch fire from the grill (or oven) or broiler before the meat is fully cooked.
The process of soaking a skewer is quick. The solution is to completely submerge wooden skewers (of any length) while the shrimp marinates!
Don’t overcook your shrimp on the grill
Shrimp is a well-liked protein all year round because it cooks quickly and goes well with a variety of dishes (including Italian, Thai, Japanese, and American). You just need to cook the meat for a short period of time—just until it is no longer translucent and hardly firm to the biting.
Shrimp that has been overcooked will have a rubbery texture (cue the sad tears)! As soon as the shrimp turns pink, make sure to remove it from the heat source you’re using!
Serving Ideas for Shrimp
Shrimp cooked in garlic and served over shredded lettuce with sour pico de gallo makes the ideal taco filling. For a delightful salad, try serving grilled shrimp over a bed of lettuce with sliced red onions and a zesty vinaigrette.
Garlic Grilled Shrimp (Pinterest)Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
marinade
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garlic butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped
- lemon wedges for serving optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together the ingredients for the marinade. Give the shrimp at least 20 minutes to marinate.
- The grill should be warmed to medium.
- Put shrimp on skewers, and cook for two to three minutes on each side. Take the food from the skewers and put it in a serving bowl.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges if desired and drizzle with garlic butter.