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Grilled Shrimp Skewers
These grilled shrimp skewers are so quick and easy to make and wonderfully flavored with a lemon and herb marinade.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating time
15 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 216 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- chopped parsley for serving
- lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Place the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, paprika and garlic powder in a large bowl; whisk to combine.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss gently to coat evenly with the marinade. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours max.
- Skewer 4-6 shrimp on each soaked skewer and place on a plate while skewering the remaining shrimp.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until the color is pink and shrimp is opaque.
- Serve warm with fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet with a little olive oil.
- Storage:
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet with a little olive oil.
- Make Ahead Tips: You can marinate the shrimp in advance but be careful not to do it for more than 2 hours because the acid from the lemon will end up cooking the shrimp. You can mix the marinade up to 5 days in advance though.
Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
1173mg
(49%)
Potassium
109mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
203IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
176mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1173mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 203IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.