Description
Sizzling Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers bring Mediterranean coastal magic to dinner tables with zesty herb-infused seafood. Succulent shrimp marinated in bright citrus and garlic promise a quick, elegant meal that transports you straight to sunny Greek shores.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
Vegetables:
- 2–3 bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, green, or orange), cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into bite-sized chunks
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) ghee, melted
- 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Himalayan pink salt (to taste)
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
Additional:
- Olive oil (for the grill)
- Metal or wooden skewers
Instructions
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high (375-400°F). Prepare surface by cleaning grates and lightly oiling with olive oil using tongs and folded paper towel.
- Prepare wooden skewers by soaking in water for 30 minutes to prevent charring during cooking.
- Arrange shrimp, bell peppers, and onions onto pre-soaked skewers, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Generously season assembled skewers with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and optional paprika for enhanced flavor profile.
- Create zesty lemon butter sauce by whisking melted ghee, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and chopped parsley in a small mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat both sides of prepared skewers with half of the prepared lemon butter sauce, reserving remaining mixture for final glazing.
- Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side, monitoring until shrimp turns opaque and vegetables develop slight caramelization and tenderness.
- During final moments of grilling, brush remaining lemon butter sauce over skewers and cook for additional 10 seconds to intensify flavors.
- Remove from heat immediately and serve hot, allowing the vibrant lemon garlic essence to shine through perfectly grilled seafood and vegetables.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture, preferably wild-caught or sustainably sourced.
- Customize the seasoning by adding red pepper flakes for extra heat or swapping Italian seasoning with herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- For a low-carb option, serve skewers over cauliflower rice or with a side salad instead of traditional grains.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 168 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg