Middle Eastern Grilled Shrimp
Succulent shrimp marinated in warm spices, garlic, and citrus, then grilled to perfection. Serve with tahini sauce and fresh herbs for an authentic Mediterranean experience.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 5 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup tahini sauce
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 lemon lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- 3
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F). Oil the grates lightly to prevent sticking.
- 4
Thread shrimp onto skewers, leaving small gaps between each piece for even cooking.
- 5
Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes total.
- 6
Transfer to a serving plate and let rest for 2 minutes.
- 7
Drizzle tahini sauce over grilled shrimp and garnish with fresh parsley and mint.
- 8
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- metal or wooden skewers
- grill
- grill brush
- tongs
- serving plate
- knife
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