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Italian Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Italian Grilled Shrimp Skewers,  a fast and easy Shrimp Recipe, made with a delicious Italian fresh Spice marinade.  Make it on the BBQ, Indoor or Out door grill or even a simple grill pan.  The perfect Main Dish or Side Dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Soaking
30 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 9 skewers
Calories: 133 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 18 large shrimp
  • 18 zucchini slices (1/4 - 1/3 inch thick)
FOR THE MARINADE
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons Italian Parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • pinch - ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 pinches hot pepper flakes (if desired)

Instructions

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  1. Soak 9 skewers** (wooden) in water for 30 minutes.  
FOR THE MARINADE
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  1. In a small bowl combine olive oil, chopped Italian parsley, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt and hot pepper flakes stir to combine.  Let sit for 30 minutes covered at room temperature.
  2. Once the 30 minutes has passed heat the grill to medium hot.  
**I used 9 inch skewers.
  1. Peel and towel dry the shrimp.  Cut the zucchini into 1/4 inch slices.  Alternate the shrimp and zucchini on the skewer.  Brush the shrimp skewers with marinade and grill for approximately 3-5 on each side or until the shrimp are cooked (pink on the outside white and opaque on the inside).  Brush again with marinade before serving.  Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 133kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 125mg (5%) Potassium 1037mg (30%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 860IU (17%) Vitamin C 73.3mg (81%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9skewers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 133

% Daily Value*

Calories 133kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Potassium 1037mg 22%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 860IU 17%
Vitamin C 73.3mg 81%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.