Description
Sizzling Lemon Herb Shrimp Skewers deliver a Mediterranean vacation right on your backyard grill. Fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and perfectly charred shrimp make your summer dinner feel like an effortless coastal escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 1 zucchini
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Whisk ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, lemon zest, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and dried herbs into a smooth marinade.
- Transfer 1 lb peeled shrimp to a large bowl. Pour half the marinade over the shrimp, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate precisely 20 minutes.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 25 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Chop 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 red onion, and 1 zucchini into consistent chunks.
- Thread marinated shrimp and vegetable pieces onto skewers, alternating colors for visual appeal.
- Heat outdoor grill or grill pan to 400°F. Lightly oil the cooking surface to prevent sticking.
- Arrange skewers on hot grill. Cook exactly 2 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and slightly charred.
- Brush remaining marinade over skewers during grilling for enhanced flavor.
- Remove skewers when shrimp reach 145°F internal temperature.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges immediately.
Notes
- Keep marinating time short to prevent the acid from breaking down shrimp’s delicate texture, which can make them mushy.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to stop them from burning and catching fire during grilling.
- Thread ingredients tightly on skewers so they cook evenly and don’t slip around while grilling.
- Use fresh herbs and citrus for the brightest, most vibrant flavor that makes these skewers really sing.
- Prep Time: 35-50 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg