Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp and Vegetables

4.60 from 15 votes

Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp and Vegetables

The quintessential summer dinner recipe! It’s fresh and flavorful, with sunny lemon-herb marinated shrimp, garlicky marinated chickpeas, and tender grilled veggies. Pair it with the (un)official wine of summer: rosé!

Prep Time35

Cook Time30

Total Time1 5

Course: Seafood

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: grilled shrimp, grilled vegetables, shrimp marinade, shrimp recipes

Servings: servings

Calories: 390kcal

Author: Andie Mitchell

Ingredients

For the shrimp and chickpeas:

Zest and juice of 1 lemon about 1 tablespoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley plus more for serving
.5 tsp salt
.125 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 tbsp olive oil
1.5 lbs raw extra large (jumbo) shrimp peeled and deveined (tails kept on)
15 oz can chickpeas

For the vegetables:

1 red onion peeled and cut into 1/8ths
1 bell pepper (red or yellow), stem and seeds removed, cut into thick strips
1 medium zucchini ends removed, cut in half lengthwise and then chopped into 1/2-inch thick crescents
1 summer squash, ends removed, cut in half lengthwise and then chopped into 1/2-inch thick crescents
8 asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil
.125 tsp Salt and Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk the lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. While whisking constantly, add the olive oil.
Pour ⅔ of the mixture into a large resealable plastic bag, add the shrimp, press out as much air as you can and seal the bag. Turn the bag a few times to coat the shrimp.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
To the remaining ⅓ of the olive oil mixture, add the chickpeas. Stir to coat them, cover the bowl, and refrigerate until you’re ready to eat.
Heat your gas grill, covered, with all burners set to medium-high.Place the vegetables on large rimmed baking sheet and brush the vegetables (or toss them) with the olive oil. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
Arrange all of the vegetables on the grill crosswise and grill, covered, turning the vegetables twice, until they’re just tender with dark grill marks, 10 to 12 minutes. Return the veggies to the large baking sheet until you’ve finished cooking.
Remove the shrimp from the marinade, discard the rest of the liquid, and place them on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, turning halfway, until they’re pink and opaque throughout. Transfer the shrimp to a large platter with the veggies.
Serve alongside the marinated chickpeas with crumbled feta, a sprinkling of fresh herbs, and a drizzle of good balsamic vinegar if desired.

Notes

1 serving (1/4 of full recipe): 4 WW Freestyle points

Serve with crumbled feta cheese and the (un)official wine of summer: rosé!

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