Garlic Shrimp Skewers: A Grilling Masterpiece!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
6 mins
Marinate Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
51 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1tablespoonlemon juice

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1tablespoonminced fresh parsley

  • 1tablespoonminced fresh basil

  • ½teaspoongarlic salt

  • teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

  • 1poundextra large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 6 wooden skewers

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic cloves, parsley, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until marinade is smooth, about 20 seconds.

  2. Pour marinade into a resealable gallon-sized plastic bag. Add shrimp to the bag and toss to coat with the marinade. Seal bag and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  3. Soak wooden skewers in cold water while shrimp is marinating.

  4. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  5. Remove shrimp from marinade and thread onto skewers, 5 to 6 shrimp per skewer. Cook the shrimp on the preheated grill until they are bright pink on the outside and no longer transparent in the center, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories215
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g
16%
Saturated Fat
2g
9%
Cholesterol
173mg
58%
Sodium
396mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
23g
47%
Potassium
233mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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