Description
These Grilled Shrimp Skewers are bursting with flavor and are incredibly easy to prepare. With just a few key ingredients like shrimp, garlic, and lemon, you can whip up this delightful seafood dish for a quick dinner or summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice from 1 lemon, about 3 Tablespoons of juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground or cracked pepper
- ½ teaspoon 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.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are fully peeled and deveined for best flavor and presentation.
Soak wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Serve with a side of fresh salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg