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Grilled Lemon Shrimp Skewers With Vegetables

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🦐 Savor juicy grilled shrimp skewers bursting with zesty lemon, garlic, and fresh veggies for a low-carb, high-protein summer treat!
πŸ‹ Ready in just 25 minutes, these flavorful skewers are perfect for BBQs, appetizers, or light meals everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– Olive oil for the grill

– 1 lb (about 24) raw jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined with tails on

– 2-3 bell peppers (mix of colors) cut into 1.5-inch chunks

– 1 red onion cut into 1.5-inch chunks

– Salt and ground pepper to taste

– 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

– 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

– 3 tablespoons melted ghee (or butter)

– 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic

– 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1-First Step: Prep the grill. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, around 400Β°F. Clean the grates well, then grease with olive oil using tongs and a paper towel. This stops sticking and gives great marks on your grilled shrimp.

2-Second Step: Soak and thread skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes first. Cut bell peppers and red onion into 1.5-inch chunks. Thread the 1 lb jumbo shrimp (about 24), peppers, and onions alternately onto skewers. Aim for even spacing so everything cooks uniformly. Make 4-6 skewers for servings.

3-Third Step: Season everything. Sprinkle salt, pepper to taste, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, and optional 1/4 tsp smoked paprika over the shrimp and veggies. Rub it in gently. This builds flavor before the sauce hits.

4-Fourth Step: Make and brush the sauce. Mix 3 tbsp melted ghee (or butter), 2 tbsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp chopped parsley. Brush generously on both sides of the shrimp skewers. Save some sauce for later. Let sit 5 minutes if time allows for more flavor.

5-Fifth Step: Grill to perfection. Place skewers on the hot grill. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until shrimp turns pink, opaque, and veggies soften with char. Shrimp cooks quick, 2-3 minutes per side total often. Total cook time 6 minutes.

6-Final Step: Finish and serve. Brush on reserved sauce, grill 10 more seconds. Pull off heat immediately. Rest 1 minute. Serve hot as apps or mains. Pairs great with salads or rice. For keto folks, keep it solo.

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Notes

🦐 Shrimp cooks fastβ€”watch closely as it turns pink and opaque in just 2-3 minutes per side to avoid toughness.
πŸ‹ Fresh lemon juice and garlic elevate the flavor; avoid bottled for the brightest taste.
πŸ”₯ Always oil the grill grates well and use medium-high heat for perfect char without sticking.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Soak wooden skewers: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low-Carb, Paleo, Keto

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 skewers
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 885mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 314mg