Grilled Lemon Shrimp

This simple Grilled Lemon Shrimp is filled with lemon flavor. It only take minutes to make, and is perfect for summer grilling!

I love grilling shrimp – it’s so fast and easy! For more grilled favorites, try these Grilled Shrimp and Sausage Kabobs or these Chili Honey Garlic Shrimp Kabobs.

Is it just me, or is the summer flying by? I can hardly believe it when I look at the calendar and it’s already the 14th of July.

But the middle of July to me pretty much means that the summer is halfway through, and before we know it, people are going to start talking about back to school. I’m totally aware that the store’s shelves are already crammed full of school supplies, but forgive me if I still want to celebrate summer. 🙂

Today, I am sharing with you a recipe for Grilled Lemon Shrimp that is not only super quick to make, but it’s amazingly simple. 5 ingredients, and 35 minutes – which includes 15 minutes of marinating time. Not bad for a summer meal! And the flavor of these shrimp kabobs is so light and refreshing – you’ll fall right in love with them!!

Ingredients

• Olive Oil: You’ll want to make sure you are using an olive oil that you like the taste of because that flavor will come through.
• Lemon Zest and Juice: You need both the zest and the juice, so you’ll need fresh lemons.
• Parsley: The parsley brings in some freshness and color. Feel free to swap this out for another fresh herb that you like.
• Shrimp: You can leave the tails on or pull them off for this recipe. I find that we end up eating them with our hands, so I usually leave the tails on and we can pull them off as we are eating.

Tips and Tricks

My only warning for you is to make sure you don’t overcook your shrimp. Shrimp cook incredibly quick, and will go from perfect to overcooked in the blink of an eye. I always say that the minute they have some color on them, it’s time to flip them over – just a few minutes per side.

I use jumbo shrimp – if you use a smaller size, the cook time will be even less.

Don’t skip drizzling these shrimp kabobs with the reserved marinade – it brings such a nice pop of flavor to the finished dish.

I always think that shrimp are best right after they are made, but if you do have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

If you are using frozen shrimp, make sure it is thawed out before using it.

More Food on a Stick

Steak and Potato Kabob Recipe
Chicken Caesar Kabobs
Sweet and Sour Meatball Skewers
Pineapple and Pork Kabobs
Bacon Wrapped Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Grilled Lemon Shrimp

No ratings yet

Author: Deborah Harroun

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Print Pin SaveSaved!

This simple Grilled Lemon Shrimp is filled with lemon flavor. It only take minutes to make, and is perfect for summer grilling!

1x2x3x

Ingredients

• ▢ 1/3 cup olive oil
• ▢ 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
• ▢ 1/4 cup lemon juice
• ▢ 1 tablespoon minced parsley
• ▢ 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined

Instructions

• In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and parsley. Stir to combine. Transfer half of the marinade to a small bowl. Add the shrimp to the large bowl and toss to coat the shrimp with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. (Do not marinate longer or the shrimp will become tough.)
• Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator and thread onto skewers.
• Heat a grill over medium heat. Grill the shrimp until the shrimp are opaque, 4 to 6 minutes, turning once during cooking time. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with the reserved marinade.

Recipe Notes:

adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Eat What You Love

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/4 of recipe, Calories: 284kcal (14%), Carbohydrates: 3g (1%), Protein: 23g (46%), Fat: 20g (31%), Saturated Fat: 3g (19%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g, Cholesterol: 214mg (71%), Sodium: 964mg (42%)

Keywords: grilled lemon shrimp, grilled shrimp, lemon shrimp