Lemon-Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Parsley
Tender shrimp marinated in a zesty lemon-garlic blend and grilled to perfection, garnished with fresh parsley for a bright, flavorful seafood appetizer or main. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs large shrimp (peeled and deveined), olive oil, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 8 wooden skewers (soaked in water)
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, evenly distributing.
- Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and lightly charred.
- Step 5: Remove from grill, sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot with lemon wedges.









