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Juicy grilled shrimp marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano — a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for summer BBQs, weeknight dinners, or Mediterranean spreads.
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes.
Cook Time: 10 minutes
How Many Servings?
4-6 servings
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| 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on optional) | |
| 3 tablespoons olive oil | |
| 1 lemon, zested and juiced | |
| 2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced | |
| 1 teaspoon dried oregano | |
| 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or parsley) | |
| 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar | |
| Salt and black pepper, to taste | |
| 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds (for grilling) | |
| Wooden skewers, soaked for 30 minutes, or metal skewers |
Preparation
1
Prep the Shrimp & Build the Marinade
Start by measuring out all your ingredients for easy assembly. Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, dried oregano, fresh oregano (or parsley), red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper directly to the bowl. Toss everything gently until the shrimp are well coated in the marinade.
Start by measuring out all your ingredients for easy assembly. Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, dried oregano, fresh oregano (or parsley), red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper directly to the bowl. Toss everything gently until the shrimp are well coated in the marinade.
2
Marinate the Shrimp
Let them marinate in the fridge for 20–30 minutes — no longer, or the acid from the lemon will start to “cook” the shrimp.
Let them marinate in the fridge for 20–30 minutes — no longer, or the acid from the lemon will start to “cook” the shrimp.
3
Prepare the Grill or Pan
Preheat your grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, make sure they’ve been soaked in water to avoid burning.
Preheat your grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, make sure they’ve been soaked in water to avoid burning.
4
Grill the Shrimp
Place skewers on the grill and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are opaque, slightly charred, and firm to the touch. Grill the lemon slices alongside until lightly caramelized.
Place skewers on the grill and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are opaque, slightly charred, and firm to the touch. Grill the lemon slices alongside until lightly caramelized.
5
Finish & Serve
Transfer the skewers to a platter. Garnish with the grilled lemon slices and add extra herbs if desired. Serve hot — they go great with a fresh salad, herby feta dip, or hummus.
Transfer the skewers to a platter. Garnish with the grilled lemon slices and add extra herbs if desired. Serve hot — they go great with a fresh salad, herby feta dip, or hummus.