Description
Juicy grilled shrimp skewers are the perfect dish for any gathering, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. Marinated in garlic, lemon juice, and smoked paprika, these succulent shrimp are quick to prepare and grill, making them an effortless yet impressive option for weeknight dinners or summer barbecues. Serve with your favorite sides for a meal that dazzles both the eyes and taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (deveined)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shrimp with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 20 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and clean the grates.
- Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, ensuring space between each piece.
- Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from grill and drizzle with additional lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 skewers (170g)
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 702mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 188mg