Description
Easy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers perfect for grilling. This recipe features a bright, flavorful marinade that makes your shrimp taste amazing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto the prepared skewers.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade for a little heat.
- Fresh parsley can be chopped and sprinkled over the finished skewers for garnish.
- These skewers are also delicious when cooked in a grill pan on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 160mg