Lemon-Basil Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Lemon-Basil Grilled Shrimp Skewers deliver bright citrus and fresh herb notes balanced by garlicky depth and a buttery finish. Marination with Dijon adds gentle tang and helps the shrimp caramelize on the grill, giving a tender, juicy bite. Serve this dish for a summer cookout, a quick weeknight dinner, or as an impressive appetizer.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves9
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Basil Grilled Shrimp Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
In a shallow, non-porous dish or bowl, combine the olive oil and melted butter. Mix in the lemon juice, mustard, basil, and garlic, then season with salt and white pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat the grill to high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and thread them onto skewers. Discard the marinade.
- 3
Lightly oil the grill grate and place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 4 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.
- Calories 270.55 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 32.4 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 10.7 g 4%
- Total Fat 10.06 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 4.25 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 271.25 mg High 90%
- Sodium 243.42 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 1.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.44 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 151.46 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 0.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 480.3 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 6.95 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 7.1 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp Skewers is made with 10 ingredients and serves 9. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Dijon Mustard, Fresh Basil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 270.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Basil Grilled Shrimp Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Dijon Mustard, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Lemon Juice. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Basil Grilled Shrimp Skewers?
- About 30 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 270.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Basil Grilled Shrimp Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lemon-Basil Grilled Shrimp Skewers healthy?
- Lemon-Basil Grilled Shrimp Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 270.55 calories and 32.4 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 243.42 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.25 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Mustard and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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