Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Delicious grilled shrimp skewers marinated in a tangy blend of lemon, garlic, and paprika, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Combine olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl; whisk until blended.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated; let sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, avoiding overcrowding.
- Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp turn opaque.
- Serve hot, optionally drizzled with more lemon juice.
Notes
Serve with salad, rice, or grilled veggies. Great paired with a dip like garlic aioli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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