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Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Delicious and easy-to-make grilled shrimp skewers marinated in a zesty garlic and lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Seafood
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley.
Marinate the Shrimp
  1. Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Skewer the Shrimp
  1. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
Grill the Skewers
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
Serve
  1. Remove the skewers from the grill and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling.

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