Description
Succulent grilled rosemary shrimp delivers Mediterranean coastal charm with zesty herb-infused flavors. Fragrant rosemary and perfectly charred seafood promise a delightful culinary escape you can savor right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) shrimp, large, peeled and deveined (tails on optional)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh rosemary, chopped (plus extra whole sprigs for skewers)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinade Creation: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Shrimp Preparation: Immerse shrimp in marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to absorb flavors and tenderize.
- Skewer Setup: Prepare rosemary sprigs by removing lower leaves and soaking in water to prevent charring. Alternatively, use standard metal or wooden skewers.
- Grill Preheating: Warm grill to medium-high heat, lightly brushing grates with oil to prevent sticking. Ensure even temperature distribution.
- Grilling Process: Carefully arrange marinated shrimp on prepared skewers, placing them diagonally across grill grates. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn opaque with delicate charred edges, indicating perfect doneness.
- Serving: Transfer grilled shrimp immediately to serving platter, garnishing with fresh lemon wedges to enhance citrus notes and provide optional zesty accent.
Notes
- Soak rosemary sprigs in water for 20 minutes before grilling to stop them from catching fire and ruining your delicious shrimp.
- Don’t over-marinate shrimp beyond 30 minutes, as the acid from lemon can start to “cook” the protein and make it tough and rubbery.
- Keep grill at medium-high heat to ensure shrimp cook quickly without becoming dry or losing their tender texture.
- Serve shrimp immediately after grilling to enjoy maximum flavor and prevent overcooking, maintaining their juicy and succulent quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg