Garlic-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Garlic-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers feature plump shrimp kissed by the grill and coated in a bright marinade of lemon, fresh herbs, and plenty of garlic. Each bite is fresh and aromatic with a light char that balances citrus and herb notes. Serve these skewers for a quick weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at your next cookout.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook6 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
In the bowl of a food processor, combine oil, lemon juice, garlic cloves, parsley, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Process until the marinade is smooth, about 20 seconds.
- 2
Pour the marinade into a resealable gallon-sized plastic bag. Add the shrimp to the bag and toss to coat with the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 3
While the shrimp marinates, soak wooden skewers in cold water.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Remove the shrimp from the marinade and thread them onto skewers, 5 to 6 shrimp per skewer. Grill the shrimp on the preheated grill until bright pink on the outside and no longer translucent in the center, about 3 minutes per side.
- Calories 255.19 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 20.38 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 16.54 g 6%
- Total Fat 10.56 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.37 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 146.29 mg High 49%
- Sodium 427.02 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 181.16 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 0.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 206.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 6.66 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 16.56 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Garlic Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 51 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Basil, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 255.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Basil, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Garlic Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers?
- About 51 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 6 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 255.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Garlic-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers healthy?
- Garlic-Lemon Grilled Shrimp Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 255.19 calories and 20.38 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 427.02 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.37 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish 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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