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Best Marinated Grilled Shrimp - Grilled Shrimp Recipes

Grilled shrimp recipes have always been my go-to whenever I want to pull off a meal that looks like I worked way harder than I actually did. Let’s be real, shrimp cooks faster than it takes to preheat the grill, which means you get a full-on grilled shrimp dinner with almost zero stress. That’s the kind of kitchen win I’ll always sign up for. When I make this, I love how the shrimp soaks up the marinade—bright, garlicky, and a little tangy—like it was born for it. Every bite feels like summer on a plate, which makes sense since this dish often shows up in my list of summer shrimp recipes. If you’ve ever wondered what makes a shrimp recipe the best shrimp recipe, this one might be your answer. It’s simple, flavorful, and perfect for when you want shrimp dinner ideas that don’t chain you to the kitchen. So fire up that grill, toss these beauties on, and watch them turn into the kind of meal that has everyone grabbing seconds before you even sit down. Trust me, you’ll want this recipe saved under your shrimp recipes folder because it’s that good.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: best shrimp recipe, grilled shrimp dinner, grilled shrimp recipes, Shrimp Dinner Ideas, shrimp recipes, Summer Shrimp Recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add shrimp to the marinade and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes (don’t go longer or the shrimp might get mushy).
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Thread shrimp onto skewers if desired, then grill for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and slightly charred.
  5. Remove from grill, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.