4.7 from 9 votes
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
These grilled shrimp skewers are tossed in a simple lemon garlic marinade and cook up in just 5 minutes! Pair them with veggies for a quick and easy dinner or serve them at your next summer cookout.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
241 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined, tail on, large
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- lemon juice about 3 Tablespoons of juice, juice from 1 lemon
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper or cracked pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Mix garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add shrimp and toss to combine. Let shrimp marinate for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Thread shrimp on metal or soaked wooden skewers and discard marinade.
- Fire up your grill with heat set to medium-high. Place shrimp skewers on grill and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and serve hot with lemon wedges to squeeze over shrimp, if desired.
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Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning.
- To make in the oven: Preheat your oven broiler to high and coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Place the skewers on the baking sheet in a single layer and broil for about 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway. Keep an eye on the cooking time as it may vary slightly.
- To store leftovers: Remove any shrimp from the skewers and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/2 of recipe
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
587mg
(24%)
Potassium
37mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 of recipe | |
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 587mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.