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15-Min Garlic Lemon Shrimp Skewers

Grill tender shrimp threaded on skewers, brushed with garlic-lemon oil and kissed with char in minutes. Serve with a zingy dipping sauce and pickled ginger for a restaurant-easy weeknight dinner.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
220
Protein
24g
15-Min Garlic Lemon Shrimp Skewers
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 whole (zested and juiced) lemon
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes, then thread shrimp onto them.

  2. 2

    Whisk olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a small bowl until combined.

  3. 3

    Brush shrimp skewers generously with the garlic-lemon oil, then season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high until a drop of water sizzles on contact.

  5. 5

    Grill shrimp skewers 2 minutes per side until edges char and shrimp turns opaque throughout.

  6. 6

    Serve hot with dipping sauce and pickled ginger on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • wooden skewers
  • grill or grill pan
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • brush for oil

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