Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Juicy shrimp marinated in garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, then grilled to perfection. A crowd-pleasing dish for seafood lovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Jumbo Shrimp
- 4–5 cloves Garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Metal or soaked wooden Skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine your chopped garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well!
- Marinate the Shrimp: Add your cleaned and deveined jumbo shrimp to the marinade and let it sit for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Skewer the Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, leaving space between each for even cooking.
- Preheat Your Grill: Get the grill nice and hot for about 10-15 minutes.
- Grill the Shrimp: Cook the skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh parsley or lemon wedges. Consider a dipping sauce like sour cream and herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: grilled shrimp, seafood skewers, garlic shrimp, summer grilling, easy appetizer