Garlic Lemon Shrimp Souvlaki
Charred shrimp skewers with a bright lemon-garlic marinade, grilled in under 20 minutes. Serve with pita, tzatziki, and fresh tomato for an effortless Greek dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
- 1 whole (zested + juiced) lemon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 rounds pita bread
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- 1
Mix lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Add shrimp to the marinade and toss until coated. Let sit 5 minutes while you prep skewers.
- 3
Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers, dividing evenly between 2 skewers.
- 4
Heat a grill or cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Sear shrimp 90 seconds per side without moving until edges char and shrimp curl, ~3 minutes total.
- 6
Warm pita briefly on the grill. Serve skewers with pita, fresh tomatoes, and remaining marinade for drizzling.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 2 metal or wooden skewers (soaked if wooden)
- grill or 12-inch cast-iron skillet
- tongs
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