Description
Grilled garlic and herb shrimp bring Mediterranean coastal flavors to backyard barbecues with zesty seasoning. Succulent shellfish emerge perfectly charred and delicious, inviting friends and family to savor each tender, smoky bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) shrimp, large, uncooked, thawed if frozen, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup (240 ml) yogurt, plain, full-fat
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 large mint leaves, fresh, finely chopped
Instructions
- Skewer Preparation: Soak wooden skewers in cold water to prevent charring during grilling, allowing them to absorb moisture for at least 15 minutes.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped mint, salt, and pepper in a generous mixing bowl, creating a zesty and aromatic coating.
- Shrimp Marination: Thoroughly coat shrimp in the yogurt mixture, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop.
- Grill Setup: Preheat grill to high heat, cleaning grates thoroughly. For gas grills, ignite half the burners; for charcoal, prepare a chimney of lump charcoal until glowing red.
- Skewering and Grilling: Thread shrimp onto prepared skewers, positioning 6-8 per stick. Place skewers directly over high heat, grilling 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn opaque with light charred edges.
- Serving: Remove skewers from heat when shrimp are perfectly cooked – pink, slightly curled, and exhibiting a delicate char. Rest for a moment before plating to preserve juiciness and maximize flavor intensity.
Notes
- Soak Skewers: Submerge wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning and potential fire hazards during grilling.
- Marinade Mastery: Whisk yogurt marinade ingredients thoroughly to create a balanced, flavorful coating that tenderizes and enhances shrimp’s natural sweetness.
- Marination Magic: Allow shrimp to rest in yogurt mixture for 30 minutes, enabling deep flavor penetration and ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Grill Precision: Preheat grill to high heat, clean grates completely, and watch shrimp closely to achieve perfect char without overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg