Description
A simple yet flavorful dish of grilled shrimp marinated in garlic and spices, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss until well coated. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto the skewers.
- Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove from the grill and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasonings based on your taste preferences. You can marinate the shrimp overnight for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg