Description
Savory rosemary shrimp recipe brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to home kitchens. Fresh herbs and garlic elevate simple ingredients into a memorable coastal dining experience you can easily recreate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on optional)
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh rosemary (plus extra whole sprigs for skewers)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsps lemon zest
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and seasoning in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant, aromatic liquid.
- Marinating Process: Thoroughly coat shrimp in the prepared marinade, allowing flavors to infuse for 25 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Skewer Preparation: Carefully strip rosemary leaves from stems, preserving sprigs for potential skewers. Soak wooden stems in water to prevent burning during grilling.
- Skewering Technique: Thread marinated shrimp onto rosemary sprigs or metal skewers, ensuring even spacing and consistent alignment.
- Grill Setup: Preheat grill to medium-high temperature, lightly oil grates to prevent adherence and promote smooth cooking.
- Grilling Execution: Arrange skewered shrimp on hot grill, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pearlescent white with delicate char marks.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer grilled shrimp to a platter, embellish with fresh lemon wedges to accentuate the bright, citrusy essence, and serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and succulence.
Notes
- Marinate Mindfully: Let shrimp soak in marinade for exactly 25 minutes – longer risks tough texture, shorter means less flavor penetration.
- Rosemary Skewer Secret: Soak wooden rosemary stems in water to prevent burning and add subtle herbal essence during grilling.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain medium-high grill heat around 375-400°F to achieve perfect char without overcooking delicate shrimp.
- Quick Cooking Technique: Grill shrimp just 2-3 minutes per side – watching carefully to prevent rubbery, dry seafood; they’re done when turning pearly white with slight golden edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg