Ingredients

  • 2 lb jumbo shrimp (16/20 or larger), shell-on, deveined
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated
  • Zest of 1 lemon, plus 2 tbsp juice
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (or 1 fresh Fresno chili, minced)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges and grilled bread, to serve

Method

1. Marinate

Whisk the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, chili, paprika and salt. Toss with the shrimp and refrigerate 20–30 minutes. Add the lemon juice only in the last 5 minutes — acid starts to cook shrimp if left too long.

2. Heat the grill

Heat the grill to high and oil the grates well. Thread the shrimp on skewers or use a grill basket so none fall through.

3. Grill

Grill 2–3 minutes per side, until the shells are charred in spots and the flesh is pink and opaque, curled into a loose C. A tight O means overcooked.

4. Finish

Pile onto a platter, scatter with parsley, squeeze over lemon and serve with grilled bread to mop up the juices.