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Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Delicious and easy-to-make grilled shrimp skewers, perfect for summer barbecues or quick dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, lemon juice, 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.
Prepare the Skewers
  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Thread the marinated shrimp onto the skewers.
Grill the Shrimp
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp skewers for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are opaque and cooked through.
Serve
  1. Remove from the grill and serve immediately with lemon wedges and additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to the skewers for added flavor and nutrition.

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