Grilled shrimp skewers
Servings: 4
Preparation time: 20 minutes, Cooking time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound (approximately 500 g) large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice 3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning - 2 tsp minced garlic
- 10-20 bamboo skewers, pre-soaked in water
Preparation
1) Place the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and shake to combine.
2) Add the shrimp to the bag and seal. Toss to coat evenly with the marinade.
3) Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours. Don’t marinate for longer than that, as the acid in the lemon juice will start to cook the shrimp.
4) Thread the shrimp onto the skewers. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5) Place the skewers on the grill or in the grill pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
6) If you’re using a broiler: preheat the broiler to 190°C. Place the shrimp skewers on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray. Broil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
