Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Juicy, flavorful Grilled Shrimp Skewers with a hint of lemon, garlic and herbs that are ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for summer grilling!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 130kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds raw large shrimp peeled & deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 2 large garlic cloves grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, pre-soak for 30 minutes. Metal skewers work great too!
- In a large bowl, add olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and whisk. Add shrimp, stir gently to coat and refrigerate for 15 minutes or maximum up to 2 hours.
- Skewer 5-6 shrimp onto each skewer and place onto a platter. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Preheat grill on medium heat and lightly oil the surface. Place shrimp skewers, cover and grill for 2-3 minutes. Flip, cover and grill for 2-3 more minutes or until no longer transparent and pink.
- Serve warm or cold with fresh parsley and lemon slices as a garnish, if desired.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate covered for up to 2 days. Shrimp skewers taste amazing cold!
- Freeze: Cool the shrimp before transferring to a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 788mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g