Description
These Grilled Shrimp Skewers are a quick and flavorful seafood dish featuring jumbo shrimp marinated in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, then grilled to perfection. Perfect for a healthy meal or entertaining guests, they are packed with protein and vibrant herbs for a fresh, summery taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 2 pounds extra large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
Marinade & Sauce
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons juice and zest from the lemon)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence (or 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Grill and Skewers: Oil and preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes in advance to prevent burning during grilling.
- Assemble the Marinade: In a bowl, stir together the melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning or fresh herbs until well combined.
- Skewer the Shrimp: Thread the peeled and deveined shrimp onto the metal or prepared wooden skewers, arranging them evenly.
- Brush Shrimp with Sauce: Using a brush, coat both sides of the shrimp generously with the lemon garlic butter mixture. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
- Grill the Shrimp: Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side, grilling until the shrimp are fully pink and just beginning to brown slightly, indicating they are cooked through.
- Serve: Remove shrimp from the grill, drizzle with the reserved lemon butter sauce, and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- These shrimp skewers are quick to prepare, making them ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning on the grill, a simple but important step.
- You can customize the herbs to your liking, such as using fresh parsley, basil, or thyme for different flavor profiles.
- Serve with a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftover grilled shrimp can be refrigerated and enjoyed cold or reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1794 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 575 mg
