Grilled Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp with Lemon and Parsley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

Tender shrimp marinated in garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, grilled to perfection with fresh parsley garnish. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix 4 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create a marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let sit for 20 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto skewers.
4. Step 4: Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque with char marks.
5. Step 5: Remove from grill and sprinkle with 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.