Grilled Lemon Shrimp
A quick and easy recipe for perfectly grilled shrimp, marinated in fresh lemon and garlic for a burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well until everything is nicely blended.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade, coating them thoroughly. Let it marinate for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat so it’s ready for grilling.
- Skewer the Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto the skewers, making sure to leave a little space between each one for even cooking.
- Grill the Shrimp: Place the skewers on the grill and cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Serve Immediately: Remove the shrimp from the grill, serve hot, and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Pairs well with herbed quinoa, garden salad, grilled vegetables, or a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg