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Close-up of jumbo grilled shrimp with prominent dark-brown charred grill marks and glossy garlic-oil. (Best Marinated Grilled Shrimp)

Best Marinated Grilled Shrimp (Juicy, Charred, and Garlic-Infused)

Succulent jumbo tail-on shrimp marinated in a zesty lemon-garlic oil, grilled to perfection with smoky char marks. A 10-minute gourmet seafood dinner perfect for summer grilling and healthy meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Best Marinated Grilled Shrimp Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Jumbo Shrimp 680g, tail-on, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 60ml
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice 45ml
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper 5g
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt 3g
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley 8g, finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Outdoor Grill Or grill pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl Glass or stainless steel

Method
 

Preparation and Grilling
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cracked black pepper, and salt until emulsified.
  2. Pat shrimp dry. Toss in marinade and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes. Do not exceed 30 minutes to avoid mushy texture.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place shrimp on grates and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink with dark-brown charred grill marks.
  4. Transfer to a white ceramic bowl, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Don't overcook! Remove when shrimp form a 'C' shape.
Soak wooden skewers for 20 minutes if using to prevent burning.