Here’s a flavor-packed recipe for Spicy Garlic Parmesan Grilled Shrimp with Lemon-Herb Aioli—quick, zesty, and perfect for summer grilling 🍤🧄🧈
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
For the shrimp:
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for spice)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
For the lemon-herb aioli:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley or chives
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Make the aioli
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Prepare the shrimp
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Let marinate 10–15 minutes while you preheat the grill.
3. Grill the shrimp
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers (optional for easier grilling).
- Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side, until pink, opaque, and slightly charred.
4. Serve
- Drizzle with extra lemon juice if desired.
- Serve immediately with lemon-herb aioli on the side for dipping.
Tips
- Extra spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the marinade.
- Oven or stovetop alternative: Sear shrimp in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Serving ideas: Over pasta, in tacos, on a salad, or with garlic bread.
I can also give a make-ahead version where you prep the shrimp and aioli ahead of time for a quick grilling night.
Do you want me to do that?
