Description
These Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for summer grilling. The shrimp are marinated in a flavorful mix of garlic, lemon, and spices, then grilled to perfection. Serve them with a squeeze of lemon for a refreshing and light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Additional:
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Metal or soaked wooden skewers
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp, coat, and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat and Grill: Heat grill to medium-high, oil grates. Skewer shrimp (4–5 per skewer). Grill 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley, serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- You can also grill these on a grill pan indoors if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
