Lemon Garlic Shrimp
There is no better feeling as a home cook than to hear the sound of silence when you put that food down on the table and everyone takes their first few bites. That is exactly what’s going to happen if you make this easy lemon garlic shrimp recipe. I love that you can serve this baked, grilled, or pan fried!
How Long to Marinate Shrimp
The length of marinating time depends on what marinade you use:
Marinades that have citrus, (lemon/lime/orange for example), should marinade for no more than 30 minutes. The acid from the citrus eventually breaks down the shrimp and can make it mushy if you marinade it too long. If no citrus is involved, an hour or more is fine.
What Size Shrimp for Grilling
Larger shrimp work better for grilling. For an accurate gauge on size, look at the shrimp count on the Tupperware or bag. For example, the shrimp in these photos were labeled as “jumbo”, but that term varies depending on where you buy from. The count number however, was 26/30. That means it takes 26-30 shrimp to make 1 pound. The smaller the number, the larger the shrimp size, because it takes less shrimp to make a pound. These was the largest shrimp available to me, (and it will work fine), but aim for a shrimp count around 15 for grilling if possible.
How Much Shrimp Per Person
1/2 pound of shrimp per person is a good rule of thumb.
How Long to Grill Shrimp
Shrimp cook very quickly on the grill and only need 2-3 minutes per side.
How to Bake it
To bake these shrimp, preheat the oven to 450°. Spray a baking sheet lightly with nonstick cooking spray and bake for 5-7 minutes. It’s as easy as that!
How to Pan Fry it
For a frying pan method, add some oil in a few tablespoons of olive or vegetable oil to large pan over medium-high heat. Once heated, add the shrimp (without the skewers is easier), and cook for about 1 minute + 30 seconds per side, tossing occasionally.
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