Grilled Shrimp With Herby Garlic Bread
This Grilled Shrimp With Herby Garlic Bread is a perfect balance of smoky, garlicky, and herbaceous flavors. Juicy jumbo shrimp are marinated with fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil, then grilled to perfection alongside crispy ciabatta bread. This easy dinner recipe is perfect for summer grilling, bringing fine dining flavors right to your backyard. Serve it as a light meal or an appetizer at your next cookout!
Ingredients
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 garlic cloves finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 small ciabatta loaf halved crosswise
- Flaky sea salt for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix shrimp, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, parsley, cilantro, and olive oil. Set aside 1 tablespoon of the mixture. Toss shrimp to coat evenly.
- Double thread shrimp onto skewers and place them on a sheet pan.
- Preheat a gas grill to high or prepare a charcoal grill for direct heat.
- Arrange shrimp skewers over the hottest zone and drizzle with olive oil. Grill for 3 minutes until edges appear opaque and slightly charred. Flip and grill for another minute.
- Spread the reserved marinade on the cut sides of the ciabatta and drizzle with olive oil. Let it soak in for a minute.
- Grill ciabatta face-down for 20-30 seconds, rotating to char evenly without burning.
- Remove shrimp from skewers, place on a serving platter with grilled bread, drizzle with extra olive oil, and sprinkle with flaky salt. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp before serving.
- You can use a grill pan if an outdoor grill is unavailable.
- Serve with a light salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.