Description
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic and Lemon are a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto the skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro to the marinade.
- Serve with lemon wedges for an added citrus kick.
- These skewers can be served over rice or with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg