Description
Grilled shrimp skewers are a quick and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. Juicy shrimp are marinated, skewered, and grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss shrimp in the marinade and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best results.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them well to avoid burning.
- Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 170mg