Grilled Marinated Shrimp

A simple shrimp marinade made with lemon, garlic, parsley, and hot sauce adds flavor to juicy shrimp grilled on skewers for a great summer meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 447 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
• 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
• 6 skewers
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Enjoy!

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Lightly oil the grill grate. Cook shrimp until opaque, about 5 minutes per side, basting frequently with reserved marinade.

Step 4

Preheat a grill to medium-low heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard any remaining marinade.

Step 5

Whisk olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper together in a mixing bowl. Reserve a small amount for basting later.

Step 6

Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate shrimp in the refrigerator for 2 hours.