Description
A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring jumbo shrimp marinated in lemon, garlic, and herbs, then grilled to perfection and served with a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium lemons (juice of one, zest of one)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 small clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon capers
Instructions
- Thaw frozen shrimp if necessary and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers, alternating directions to prevent curling.
- In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine olive oil, juice of one lemon, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Add shrimp to the marinade, toss to coat, seal, and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
- While shrimp marinate, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh parsley, minced garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F) and oil the grates lightly.
- Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and pink with grill marks.
- Remove from grill, let rest for a minute, and serve immediately with the zesty lemon herb sauce on the side.
Notes
Do not over-marinate the shrimp as the acid can make them mushy. Pat shrimp dry before marinating to ensure proper grilling. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
Keywords: grilled shrimp, lemon herb sauce, quick dinner, weeknight meals, healthy seafood, gluten-free, keto-friendly