Garlic Grilled Shrimp With Herbs
Garlic Grilled Shrimp With Herbs made with extra-large shrimp, fresh garlic, herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest for a bright grilled seafood dish.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 lb extra-large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails left on
- 2 tbsp fresh minced garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 4 tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the lemon zest, minced garlic, basil, chives, parsley, thyme, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Stir until the garlic, herbs, lemon zest, and oil are evenly combined.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl.
- Toss the shrimp gently until each piece is evenly coated with the garlic and herb mixture.
- Transfer the coated shrimp to a covered container.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
- While the shrimp marinates, place the wooden skewers in water and allow them to soak.
- Preheat the grill to medium to medium-high heat.
- Lightly oil or spray the grill grates to help prevent sticking.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto the soaked wooden skewers, leaving a small amount of space between each shrimp.
- Place the shrimp skewers on the prepared grill.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and fully cooked.
- Remove the skewers from the grill.
- Drizzle the grilled shrimp with the remaining olive oil.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp before serving.
- Serve the shrimp on the skewers or remove them and arrange them in a serving dish.
- Serve warm.
Notes
This Garlic Grilled Shrimp With Herbs recipe is naturally gluten free when prepared with plain shrimp, fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
To keep the recipe gluten free, verify that all packaged ingredients, including frozen shrimp if used, are labeled gluten free and have no gluten-containing additives or seasonings. Also use clean skewers, utensils, bowls, cutting boards, and grill grates to prevent cross-contact with gluten-containing foods.