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Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Quick, easy, and healthy, these Grilled Shrimp Skewers will be a hit at all of your cookouts this summer! Marinated in a dreamy concoction of fresh herbs, lemon, and smoked paprika, these delicious shrimp skewers take no time at all to cook. Don't forget to slather them with butter before serving!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time44 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 257kcal
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. shrimp peeled and deveined, thawed in the fridge overnight if frozen
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh basil chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, basil, rosemary, smoked paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat, then cover and set in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat, then skewer the shrimp on sharp sticks. Grill over direct heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the shrimp have turned pink and are cooked through. Be careful not to overcook though or the shrimp will become tough and rubbery.
  • Brush the grilled shrimp skewers with melted butter, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 255mg | Sodium: 1520mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g