Description
Lemon Herb Grilled Shrimp Skewers are a light and flavorful option for warm-weather meals. Marinated in fresh lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, the shrimp are juicy, tender, and perfectly charred — ready in just minutes on the grill.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Make Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Shrimp: Toss shrimp in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes.
- Prepare Skewers: Thread shrimp onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.
- Grill: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, until shrimp are opaque and slightly charred.
- Serve: Remove from grill and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
These skewers are great served over rice, salad, or in wraps. You can swap in dried herbs if fresh aren’t available, using ⅓ the amount. Don’t overcook the shrimp—they cook quickly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Grilled
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
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