Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready for a shrimp-sational adventure that’ll make your taste buds do a victory dance!
Imagine juicy, succulent shrimp swimming in a symphony of flavors!
Let’s get this party started!
Start by thawing your frozen shrimp buddies. No time for that? No worries! Just give them a cold shower for 5-10 minutes—they’ll love it!
Now, let’s make a marinade that’ll make your shrimp go crazy. Get a bowl and dump in some olive oil, lemon juice, garlic (/how-to-mince-garlic-sl-640x480-6307f3de9de84b10994a8f9dbc213c8e.jpg)
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Give it a good stir, and then toss your shrimp buddies in the marinade like a boss. Let them hang out in this flavorful pool for about 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours if you’re feeling patient.
Next up, it’s grilling time!
Fire up your grill and get it nice and hot. Thread your marinated shrimp onto skewers, making sure they’re snug but not crowded.
Now, carefully place your shrimpy skewers on the grill and watch the magic happen. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they’re cooked through and have that beautiful pink color.
While they’re grilling, brush some extra marinade on them for an extra flavor boost. Mmm, can you smell that sizzling symphony?
Once they’re done, transfer your grilled shrimp to a platter and drizzle the remaining marinade on top for that final touch of heaven.
Now, my friend, it’s time to indulge! Grab your favorite dipping sauce, a cold drink, and get ready for a taste explosion that’ll make you want to dance the shrimpy boogie!
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Thaw frozen shrimp by leaving them in cold water for 5-10 minutes.
- 2. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper to make a marinade.
- 3. Add the shrimp to the marinade and let them sit for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- 4. Preheat the grill and thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers.
- 5. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they’re cooked through and have a pink color.
- 6. Brush the shrimp with extra marinade while they’re grilling for extra flavor.
- 7. Transfer the grilled shrimp to a platter and drizzle the remaining marinade on top.
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