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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers

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Juicy shrimp marinated in zesty lemon, fragrant garlic, and fresh herbs, then quickly grilled on skewers for a bright, protein-packed dish perfect for summer cookouts or light weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lb (680 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 tsp honey (optional, for balance)
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
  • 8–10 metal or soaked wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, honey, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until evenly coated. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature (or up to 1 hour chilled).
  4. Thread 4–5 shrimp onto each skewer, curling them so they lie flat.
  5. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400 °F / 200 °C) and lightly oil the grates.
  6. Grill the skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, just until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  7. Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with extra parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Do not marinate the shrimp for longer than 1 hour; the lemon juice can toughen the flesh.
  • Skip the honey for a lower-carb or keto-friendly version.
  • A pinch of red-pepper flakes or cayenne adds gentle heat.
  • Leftover cooked shrimp are delicious chilled over salads or tossed with pasta.

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Keywords: shrimp skewers, lemon garlic shrimp, grilled shrimp, summer grilling

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