Grilled Herb and Garlic Shrimp

Here’s a Grilled Herb & Garlic Shrimp recipe that’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for a light meal or side 🦐🌿

🦐 Grilled Herb and Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients (serves 2–4)

• 450 g (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1–2 tbsp fresh herbs, finely chopped
  (parsley, cilantro, or basil work well)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Optional: pinch of paprika or chili flakes

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Marinate the shrimp
   In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, herbs, salt, pepper, and optional spices.
   Add shrimp and toss to coat.
   Marinate 10–15 minutes only (longer can make shrimp mushy).

2. Preheat the grill
   Heat grill (or grill pan) to medium-high.
   Lightly oil the grates.

3. Grill
   Thread shrimp onto skewers or place in a grill basket.
   Grill 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.

4. Finish & serve
   Remove immediately.
   Optional: squeeze a little extra lemon on top.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Over rice or quinoa

• With grilled vegetables

• In tacos or wraps

• On top of a fresh salad

🔥 Tips for Perfect Shrimp

• Don’t overcook—shrimp cook fast

• Dry shrimp slightly before grilling for better char

• Metal skewers work best (or soak wooden ones)

If you want, I can:

• Adapt this for a stovetop or oven

• Make a butter-based version

• Turn it into shrimp skewers with veggies

• Keep it extra mild or kid-friendly