Description
Grilled shrimp skewers with garlic and lemon are a vibrant, mouthwatering treat that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Tender, juicy shrimp marinated in a zesty blend of fresh garlic, bright lemon juice, and high-quality olive oil create an irresistible dish perfect for barbecues or cozy dinners. Quick to prepare and easy to serve as an appetizer or main course, these skewers are sure to impress guests when paired with a refreshing salad or grilled veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 6 wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and coat well; let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Thread marinated shrimp onto soaked skewers (4-5 shrimp per skewer).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400?F/200?C).
- Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp are opaque and pink.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with any remaining marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shrimp skewers (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg