Description
Enjoy these bright and flavorful Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers, perfect for a quick and delicious summer meal on the grill. This recipe is designed for ease and taste, bringing a taste of family cooking to your table.
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 to create the marinade.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let the shrimp marinate for about 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto the prepared skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to the skewers for a more complete meal.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice to your preference.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 skewers)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg