This shrimp marinade made with lemon juice, parsley, and other simple ingredients makes the best grilled shrimp. I grill the shrimp on skewers for an easy summer meal on top of salad or pasta!
Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cups chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon , juiced
- 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
- 2 pounds large shrimp , peeled and deveined with tails attached
- 6 skewers
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lightly oil the grill grate. Cook shrimp until opaque, about 5 minutes per side, basting frequently with reserved marinade.
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Enjoy!
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