Grilled Shrimp
These quick and easy grilled shrimp skewers are marinated with garlic, basil, lime, and simple seasonings for juicy, tender shrimp that cook in minutes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves firmly packed
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves firmly packed
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1½ pounds large raw shrimp peeled and deveined, tails intact
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat a grill to medium-high. If using bamboo skewers, let them sit in water for at least 15 minutes before threading the shrimp.
- Make the marinade. Puree basil leaves, parsley, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a mini food processor. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the basil mixture for later.
- Marinate the shrimp. Add the shrimp to a large bowl. Add the remaining basil mixture to the shrimp and gently stir to combine. Cover and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Grill. Thread the shrimp onto the skewers. Brush the grill grates with vegetable oil. Grill the shrimp skewers for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until just charred and cooked through. The shrimp exterior should be pink with red tails, and the flesh will be slightly opaque.
- Serve. Remove the grilled shrimp from the grill and brush with the reserved basil mixture. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 429mg | Sodium: 1615mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 4mg
