Chef John’s Grilled Garlic and Herb Shrimp

This **grilled garlic and herb shrimp** is bursting with flavor! Juicy, smoky, and seasoned to perfection, it’s the ultimate summer dish for seafood lovers. Ready in minutes, itโs perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend BBQ! ๐ฝ๏ธโจ
**๐ Ingredients:**
– 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined ๐ค
– 3 tbsp olive oil ๐ซ
– 3 cloves garlic, minced ๐ง
– 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped ๐ฟ
– 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped ๐ฑ
– 1 tbsp lemon juice ๐
– ยฝ tsp salt ๐ง
– ยฝ tsp black pepper
– ยผ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) ๐ถ
– Skewers (wooden or metal)
**๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions:**
1๏ธโฃ In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, parsley, basil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2๏ธโฃ Add shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat. Let marinate for **20-30 minutes** for maximum flavor! โณ
3๏ธโฃ Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4๏ธโฃ Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
5๏ธโฃ Grill for **2-3 minutes per side**, or until shrimp turns pink and slightly charred. ๐ฅ
6๏ธโฃ Remove from grill and serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon! ๐
โณ **Cooking Time**: 15 minutes (plus marinate time)
๐ฝ **Servings**: 4
โญ **Pro Tip:** For extra depth of flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika or a drizzle of honey to the marinade! ๐ฏ๐ฅ
Enjoy this mouthwatering grilled shrimp and let us know how yours turned out! Snap a pic ๐ธ and tag us! ๐




