Lemon-Infused Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic and Parsley
Juicy shrimp marinated in lemon juice, garlic, and parsley, then grilled to perfection for a light summer seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs large shrimp, lemon juice, garlic cloves 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, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8, soaked in water for 30 minutes wooden skewers
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the marinade.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Step 3: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, piercing through the tails and bodies.
- Step 4: Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque with slight grill marks.
- Step 5: Remove skewers from the grill and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges for a bright and flavorful summer seafood appetizer or main dish.









