Description
Grilled shrimp skewers are a quick and flavorful dish perfect for summer barbecues. The shrimp are marinated in a simple blend of spices and grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice.
- Toss the shrimp in the marinade until evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the spiciness.
- Make sure the shrimp are dry before marinating for better flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 145mg