Grilled Shrimp Skewers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
252 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Description
This recipe begins by oiling and preheating a grill, then skewering shrimp that have been peeled and deveined. The marinade, a mixture of melted butter, fresh lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning or fresh herbs, is brushed generously onto both sides of the shrimp. The shrimp are grilled for about 4 to 6 minutes per side, achieving a cooked-through, lightly charred surface that locks in the lemony herb butter flavor.
The leftover lemon butter mixture is drizzled over the shrimp before serving, adding moisture and enhancing the bright, savory flavors. The shrimp have a slightly smoky grilled taste paired with citrus and herb notes from the marinade.
This preparation works well as an appetizer or main course served alongside roasted vegetables and salad for a balanced meal.
Soaking wooden skewers before use prevents burning. Serve the grilled shrimp immediately to preserve their tenderness and fresh flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined, extra large or jumbo size
- 8 tablespoons butter melted
- lemon about 2 tablespoons of juice and however much zest you can get from the lemon, zest and juice of 1
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or 2 tablespoons fresh herbs finely chopped, or Herbs de Provence
Instructions
- Oil and preheat grill to medium-high. Skewer the shrimp onto metal or wooden skewers (if using wooden, be sure to soak them in water for 30 minutes before to keep them from burning).
- Stir together melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and herbs (fresh or dried).
- Brush both sides of the shrimp with butter sauce. Save any remaining sauce for later
- Grill shrimp 4-6 minutes on each side until completely pink and starting to brown just slightly.
- Drizzle remaining lemon butter mixture over the shrimp and serve immediately.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Serve the grilled shrimp immediately with sides like roasted vegetables and salad for a complete meal.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best bright flavor in the butter sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 575mg | 192% |
| Sodium | 1794mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 71IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 387mg | 39% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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