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Grilled Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers

These lemon garlic shrimp skewers are grilled to perfection for a quick meal or even to serve as party appetizers.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time34 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled shrimp skewers, lemon garlic shrimp skewers, lemon parmesan shrimp skewers
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 134kcal
Cost: $15

Ingredients

Shrimp Marinade

  • ½ Lemon zested
  • 3 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tsp Garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp Sea salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper

Shrimp Skewers

  • 1.5 lb Shrimp about 70 medium sized shrimp
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup Parmesan grated
  • 2 tsp Parsley chopped

Instructions

  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Add the shrimp to the marinade and gently toss the shrimp, making sure they are well coated in marinade. Set aside for about 15-20 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to medium heat. 
  • Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, about 4 - 5 shrimps per skewer. Be sure to leave space in between each shrimp.
  • Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque. Remove from the grill.
  • Brush with butter and top with parmesan cheese while they are hot. Season to taste and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 10shrimp | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg