Description
Delicious and flavorful garlic grilled shrimp skewers that are perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
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Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers:
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper, adjust to spice preference
Instructions
- Mix the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, garlic, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Marinate the shrimp: Place shrimp in a bowl, pour ¾ of the marinade over the shrimp, mix gently to coat, cover, and marinate for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Prep the shrimp for grilling: Thread shrimp onto skewers, ensuring garlic and herbs are evenly distributed.
- Grill the shrimp: Heat grill or grill pan on medium-high heat, cook shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Serve: Transfer shrimp to a plate, spoon remaining marinade on top before serving.
Notes
- Adding all the marinade at the end intensifies the garlic flavor.
- Experiment with herbs like parsley, cilantro, basil, thyme, or oregano.
- Flat skewers prevent shrimp from rotating during grilling.
- Consider using an indoor grill pan for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
