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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, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend BBQ! 🍽️✨

**πŸ“ Ingredients:**
– 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍀
– 3 tbsp olive oil πŸ«’
– 3 cloves garlic, minced πŸ§„
– 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
– 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 🌱
– 1 tbsp lemon juice πŸ‹
– Β½ tsp salt πŸ§‚
– Β½ tsp black pepper
– ΒΌ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 🌢
– Skewers (wooden or metal)

**πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Instructions:**
1️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, parsley, basil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2️⃣ Add shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat. Let marinate for **20-30 minutes** for maximum flavor! ⏳
3️⃣ Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4️⃣ Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
5️⃣ Grill for **2-3 minutes per side**, or until shrimp turns pink and slightly charred. πŸ”₯
6️⃣ Remove from grill and serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon! πŸ‹

⏳ **Cooking Time**: 15 minutes (plus marinate time)
🍽 **Servings**: 4

⭐ **Pro Tip:** For extra depth of flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika or a drizzle of honey to the marinade! 🍯πŸ”₯

Enjoy this mouthwatering grilled shrimp and let us know how yours turned out! Snap a pic πŸ“Έ and tag us! 😍

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