Grilled Garlic Basil Shrimp with Lemon Marinade
Large shrimp marinated in garlic, fresh basil, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning, then grilled until opaque. The marinade combines olive oil, white wine, and brown sugar for balanced flavor. Quick to prepare with 30 minutes to 1 hour marinating time before grilling 2-3 minutes per side.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons dry white wine(optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 8 basil leaves fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, brown sugar, and chopped basil in a large container.
- 2
Add shrimp to marinade and gently toss to coat completely.
- 3
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 1 hour.
- 4
Preheat grill to medium heat.
- 5
Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head.
- 6
Discard leftover marinade.
- 7
Lightly oil grill grate.
- 8
Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until cooked through and opaque.
Tips
Do not over-marinate shrimp beyond 1 hour to avoid mushy texture from citric acid.
Use metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers to prevent sticking.
Oil the grill grate well to prevent sticking.
Good to Know
Marinated shrimp can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 hour before grilling.
Prepare marinade and marinate shrimp up to 1 hour in advance. Grill immediately before serving.
Serve immediately after grilling while shrimp are warm.
Common Mistakes
Do not marinate longer than 1 hour to avoid texture degradation from lemon juice.
Do not skip oiling the grill grate to avoid sticking.
Do not discard marinade until after shrimp are skewered to prevent dry grill.