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Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Delicious and easy-to-make grilled shrimp skewers marinated in a zesty garlic and lemon sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, main
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined About 16-20 shrimp
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 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Grilling
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers.
  3. Grill the shrimp skewers for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
  4. Remove from the grill and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.

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