Grilled Shrimp with Courgette
Prep
20 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to summer dinners because it comes together in just over half an hour from start to table. Fresh shrimp and tender courgettes get tossed with garlic, lemon, and herbs, then kissed on the grill until they're perfectly charred and juicy. Shrimp are packed with lean protein and selenium, which supports your immune system, making this not only delicious but genuinely good for you. The beauty of this dish is its simplicity: you marinate everything together, fire up the grill, and dinner is done in minutes. It's restaurant quality but so easy you'll find yourself making it again and again.
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Ingredients
- ¾ kglarge shrimp(peeled and deveined)
- 3 mediumcourgettes(sliced lengthwise into thin strips)
- 4 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tbspfresh lemon juice
- 2 tbspfresh oregano(chopped)
- 1 tbspfresh thyme(chopped)
- ¾ tspsea salt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- ¼ tspred pepper flakes
- 1 tbsplemon zest
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Instructions
- 1
Combine 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, half the lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Reserve 2 tbsp of this marinade separately.
Tip: Make the marinade ahead of time for deeper flavors.
- 2
Toss the shrimp with the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
Tip: Don't marinate longer than 15 minutes or the acid will cook the shrimp.
- 3
Arrange courgette strips on a large cutting board and brush both sides generously with the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Tip: Pat the courgettes dry with paper towels to help them grill evenly.
- 4
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Oil the grill grates well to prevent sticking.
- 5
Grill courgette strips for 2-3 minutes per side until they have light char marks and are tender but still slightly firm. Transfer to a serving platter.
Tip: Use a grill basket if you prefer to prevent any pieces from falling through.
- 6
Thread shrimp onto skewers or place directly on the grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque throughout.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the grill; work in batches if needed.
- 7
Arrange grilled shrimp over the courgette ribbons on the platter.
- 8
Drizzle the reserved marinade over the shrimp and courgettes, then squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything and sprinkle with lemon zest.
Tip: The fresh lemon at the end brightens all the flavors beautifully.
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