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Lemon Garlic Grilled Shrimp

Lemon Garlic Grilled Shrimp: Quick, Flavorful, and Healthy!

Discover Lemon Garlic Grilled Shrimp, a quick weeknight dinner that's healthy and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 20 pieces Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on Fresh or previously frozen
For the Marinade
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil Adds moisture
  • 2 pieces Lemons Freshly squeezed
  • 3 cloves Garlic, finely minced Aromatic powerhouse
  • 3/4 tsp Paprika Enhances color and flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust for spice preference
  • 1/2 tsp Celery Salt Balances marinade
  • 1/2 tsp Honey Counters tang of lemon
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped Adds brightness
For the Cocktail Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup Flavorful base
  • 3 tbsp Horseradish Lends fiery zest
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Adds zesty brightness
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder Introduces complexity
  • 3/4 tsp Hot Sauce Packs a punch
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce Deepens umami flavor

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make Cocktail Sauce: Combine ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, chili powder, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. Prep Shrimp: Mince garlic, zest and juice lemons, chop parsley, and pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
  3. Soak Skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  4. Prepare Marinade: Mix olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, celery salt, and honey in a bowl.
  5. Marinate Shrimp: Toss shrimp in the marinade and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  6. Skewer Shrimp: Thread shrimp onto skewers, leaving space between each for even cooking.
  7. Grill: Preheat the grill and cook skewers for about 3 minutes per side until shrimp is pink and opaque.
  8. Serve: Remove shrimp from skewers, garnish with parsley, and serve with cocktail sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure shrimp are not overcooked; they should be pink and opaque within 2-3 minutes per side.

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