Description
A quick, foolproof dinner recipe featuring jumbo shrimp marinated in lemon and herbs, grilled to perfection, and served with a creamy, zesty lemon herb sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs jumbo or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lemons, juiced (about ¼ cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 small clove garlic, grated
- Hot sauce or red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Crusty bread or rice for serving
Instructions
- Thaw frozen shrimp in cold water if necessary, then pat completely dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise, lemon zest, chopped dill, grated garlic, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
- Place shrimp on the grill in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side until pink and opaque.
- Flip shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until curled into a ‘C’ shape and slightly charred. Remove immediately.
- Arrange shrimp on a platter, drizzle generously with the lemon herb sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve with crusty bread or rice.
Notes
Do not overcook the shrimp; they turn rubbery quickly. Pat shrimp dry before marinating for better searing. Zest lemons before juicing. The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. Do not freeze cooked shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4-6 sh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
Keywords: grilled shrimp, lemon herb sauce, quick dinner, easy seafood, marinated shrimp, zesty sauce, summer dinner