Broiled Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Recipe: The 5-Minute Dinner

When you need dinner fast, this broiled lemon garlic shrimp steps up and shows out. It comes together in minutes and tastes like you spent the afternoon fussing. Fresh lemon, good olive oil and plenty of garlic do the work. Our Cuban Bitters take it home with bright citrus, herbs and warm spice that make this simple dish feel layered and downright irresistible.

Marinate. Skewer. Broil. Pour yourself something cold while the shrimp hit the heat. Y’all are eating well tonight.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe Ingredients

Serves eight

• 1/3 cup olive oil
  
• Zest of one large lemon
  
• .25 cup fresh lemon juice
  
• .25 cup chopped cilantro or flat leaf parsley
  
• 2 tablespoons El Guapo® Cuban Bitters
  
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• .5 teaspoon Crystal or Tabasco
  
• 2 pounds large shrimp, deveined with tails on
  
• 8 skewers

Instructions

1. Combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs, bitters, garlic, salt and hot sauce in a non-metal bowl.
   
2. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and chill for about 90 minutes.
   
3. Heat the broiler. Line a sheet tray with foil and set a rack on top.
   
4. Thread the shrimp onto skewers and place on the rack.
   
5. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes until the shrimp turn opaque and slightly charred at the edges.
   
6. Serve right away with extra lemon.

Why Cuban Bitters Work So Well

These bitters bring serious flavor. Think bright citrus, bay leaf and warm spice. They slip right into the lemon garlic marinade and make the shrimp taste fuller and more complex without weighing it down. It’s an easy upgrade that reads like you know exactly what you’re doing in the kitchen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I marinate the shrimp?

Keep it around 90 minutes. The lemon juice starts to “cook” the shrimp if it sits too long.

Can I use frozen shrimp?

Yes. Thaw fully and pat very dry so they broil instead of steam.

What do the Cuban Bitters add?

Citrus, herbs and warm spice. They deepen the flavor and keep the dish from tasting flat.

How do I keep wooden skewers from burning?

Soak them for at least 30 minutes before threading the shrimp.