Description
Juicy herb-marinated shrimp grilled to perfection and paired with smoky-sweet charred peppers. A fresh, colorful dish ready in just 20 minutes that feels like summer on a plate.
Ingredients
- Shrimp: 1 pound, large, peeled and deveined
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Fresh Thyme: 1 teaspoon, chopped
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Sweet Bell Peppers: 3 medium (red, yellow, or orange), cut into strips or chunks
- Lemon Wedges: For serving
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix shrimp with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Brush peppers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Dish: Thread shrimp onto skewers. Place peppers directly on the grill or thread separately.
- Cook to Perfection: Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Grill peppers 8–10 minutes until charred and tender.
- Finishing Touches: Arrange shrimp and peppers on a platter, drizzle with olive oil, and add lemon wedges.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with fresh herbs and bread or rice.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers before grilling to prevent burning.
- Don’t over-marinate shrimp or they may become mushy.
- Use colorful bell peppers for the most vibrant presentation.
- Shrimp are done when pink and opaque with a slight curl.