Description
Deliciously simple and quick, these Grilled Shrimp Skewers are bursting with lemon garlic flavor. Perfectly charred on the outside and tender inside, they are ideal for a healthy and satisfying meal made with just five ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Skewers
- 2 pounds extra large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
Butter Sauce
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons juice and zest from 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or herbs de Provence (or 2 tablespoons fresh herbs finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Grill and Skewers: Oil and preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning. Then, thread the shrimp onto the skewers evenly.
- Make the Butter Sauce: In a bowl, stir together the melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning or herbs de Provence until well combined.
- Brush Shrimp with Sauce: Generously brush both sides of the shrimp on the skewers with the butter sauce, reserving some sauce for serving later.
- Grill the Shrimp: Place the shrimp skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn completely pink and develop a slight brown char.
- Serve: Drizzle the remaining lemon butter sauce over the grilled shrimp and serve immediately for the best flavor and juiciness.
Notes
- These easy lemon garlic grilled shrimp skewers are healthy, incredibly flavorful, and quick to make with just five simple ingredients.
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning during grilling.
- The shrimp cook quickly, so watch them closely to avoid overcooking.
- This recipe is perfect for a light, high-protein meal or as a tasty appetizer for gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1794 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 575 mg
