Fresh Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers
A quick, easy, and healthy summer dinner featuring shrimp marinated in lemon and garlic, grilled with zucchini and cherry tomatoes for a fresh and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail-on or off)
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, whole
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons juice)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes before use)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
- Slice zucchinis into ½-inch rounds and rinse cherry tomatoes. Toss them gently with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Thread the skewers starting with a zucchini slice, then a shrimp, followed by a cherry tomato. Repeat until the skewer is full, leaving space between items. Each skewer should hold about 3 shrimp and a balanced amount of veggies.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, turning carefully with tongs, until shrimp are opaque and pink and veggies are slightly charred. Total grilling time about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove skewers from grill and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley or basil.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Do not marinate shrimp longer than 20 minutes to avoid cooking them in the lemon juice. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Use tongs to flip shrimp to avoid piercing and drying them out. Avoid overcrowding skewers for even cooking. Can be cooked under broiler or on grill pan if no grill is available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 skewers per
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
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