Grilled Shrimp with Basil Lemon Sauce
If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful, and healthy seafood dish, this grilled shrimp with basil lemon sauce is a must-try! Juicy, smoky shrimp are perfectly seasoned and paired with a bright, herby basil sauce, making this the perfect dish for summer grilling, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. Best of all, it comes together in under 20 minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have!
Ingredients
For the Basil Lemon Sauce
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Grilled Shrimp
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1.5 lb shrimp peeled & deveined
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Olive oil for grill or grill pan
Instructions
Make the Basil Lemon Sauce
- In a small blender, combine basil leaves, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, oregano, and black pepper.
- Set aside to let the flavors meld while you prepare the shrimp.
Season the Shrimp
- In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Make sure the shrimp are evenly coated for the best flavor.
Grill the Shrimp
- I like to skewer my shrimp but you can skip this step if making it stovetop. If using an outdoor grill, make sure to soak your skewers in water first to prevent them from burning.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and place a little oil.
- Place the shrimp on the grill in a single layer.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and slightly charred.
- Brush on the basil lemon sauce.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a plate.
Serve & Enjoy
- Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes! You can also drizzle more basil lemon sauce over the shrimp while warm.
- Drizzle more basil lemon sauce over the shrimp while warm.
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