Grilled Shrimp Skewers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
206 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Description
This recipe features large peeled and deveined shrimp marinated briefly in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. The acidity of the lemon juice both flavors and lightly tenderizes the shrimp, but the marinating time is kept short to avoid partially cooking them in the marinade. After marinating, the shrimp are threaded onto skewers for even cooking.
The skewers are then grilled or broiled for just 2 to 3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, which ensures they remain juicy and tender without drying out. Sprinkling chopped fresh parsley at the end adds a fresh herb note. Serving with lemon wedges allows for additional brightness on the plate.
These grilled shrimp skewers are an easy, healthy choice that pairs well with salads, rice, or grilled vegetables and work equally well as appetizers or main dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined (you can either leave tails on or remove them, large
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake to combine.
- Add the shrimp to the bag and seal. Toss to coat evenly with the marinade.
- Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours. You don't want to marinate for longer than that, as the acid in the lemon juice will start to cook the shrimp.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat.
- Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Broiler directions: Preheat the broiler. Place the shrimp skewers on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray. Broil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1317mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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