Grilled Lemon Shrimp: Easy and Juicy Summer Delight
A refreshing and flavorful grilled lemon shrimp recipe perfect for summer gatherings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Grill
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss until well coated. Let it marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are opaque and cooked through.
- Remove from grill and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the shrimp marinate longer if possible.
- You can add vegetables to the skewers for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Grilled Lemon Shrimp