Grilled Shrimp Skewers
These grilled shrimp skewers are quick, flavorful, and perfect for summer grilling. Marinated in garlic, lemon, and herbs, they cook in minutes for an easy dinner or appetizer.
Equipment
- 4 wooden skewers, (soaked in water for 15 minutes)
Ingredients
- 3-4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1-2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice , can sub for lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound uncooked large shrimp , peeled and deveined
For Topping (optional)
- Chopped parsley
- Lemon slices
- Mango Salsa
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together 3-4 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 Tablespoons parsley, 2 garlic cloves, 1-2 Tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Reserve 1 Tablespoon of the marinade for serving, if desired. Add the shrimp and toss together. Marinate for 30-90 minutes.
- Thread uncooked shrimp onto soaked skewers and place in a 9x13" pan.
- Preheat the grill to high heat. Grill marinated shrimp for about 3 minutes on each side or until pink and firm.
- Remove from grill and brush on the 1 Tablespoon reserved marinade, if desired. Serve while warm. Add chopped parsley and lemon slices on top.
Notes
Shrimp: The shrimp must be peeled before marinating and grilling. You can use frozen uncooked shrimp, however make sure they are thawed completely before grilling. I wouldn't recommend using precooked shrimp.
Skewers: You can use metal or wooden skewers. Be sure to soak your wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes to keep them from burning.
Storage: Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1skewer, Calories: 178kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 143mg, Sodium: 933mg, Potassium: 146mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 214IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 73mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
