Ingredients
- Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined): 1 ½ pounds
- Lemon Juice: ¼ cup freshly squeezed
- Lemon Zest: From 1 large lemon
- Garlic (minced): 3 cloves
- Capers: 2 tablespoons, drained
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Chopped Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional): ¼ teaspoon
- Lemon Wedges: For serving
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, capers, olive oil, salt, pepper, parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Thread shrimp onto skewers, spacing slightly for even cooking.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour marinade over shrimp skewers and let rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook to Perfection: Grill skewers for 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and slightly charred.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with extra parsley and garnish with lemon wedges.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with your favorite sides or enjoy as-is.
Notes
- Note: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Note: Don’t marinate shrimp too long or they may become mushy.
- Note: Fresh lemon juice and zest are key to bright, balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 6–8 shrimp)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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