Description
Grilled shrimp skewers are the quintessential summer dish that brings the flavors of the beach to your backyard. This easy recipe highlights succulent, marinated shrimp grilled to perfection, bursting with zesty notes of garlic and lemon. Ready in under 30 minutes, these skewers make for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer at your next barbecue. Whether you serve them over a fresh salad or alongside grilled vegetables, these flavorful shrimp kabobs will elevate any meal. Perfectly seasoned and visually appealing, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh minced garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- Fresh parsley and cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade; toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C).
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto soaked skewers, leaving some space between each piece.
- Grill skewers for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, grill colorful vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini alongside the shrimp. Feel free to experiment with different spices in the marinade for unique flavor profiles.