Description
lemon, garlic, and herbs cook up quickly for a simple yet flavorful dish. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a weekend BBQ, these kabobs bring fresh, savory flavors in just 30 minutes. Serve with rice, grilled veggies, or a crisp salad for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 15-30 minutes, but no longer to avoid overcooking.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
- Grill the shrimp kabobs for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Don’t marinate the shrimp for more than 30 minutes, as the lemon juice can start to “cook” the shrimp.
- If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 15 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- These kabobs pair beautifully with rice, grilled veggies, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Kabobs, grilled shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, summer grilling, quick dinner