Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Delicious and tender grilled shrimp skewers marinated with garlic, olive oil, and spices, perfect for summer dining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
Instructions
- Combine Marinade Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss gently to coat them evenly.
- Marinate for Flavor: Let the shrimp marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Skewer the Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto the skewers.
- Grill the Skewers: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Serve Immediately: Once grilled, serve the skewers hot off the grill.
Notes
Avoid over-marinating shrimp as they can become mushy. Ensure grill is hot before adding skewers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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