Lemon & Basil Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers
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Recipe: #25474
January 22, 2017
Categories: Main Dish, Side Dishes, Shellfish, Shrimp, Appetizers, Easy/Beginner Cooking, Quick Meals, Entertaining, Father's Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Summer, Weeknight Meals, Grill (Electric), Grilling (Outdoor), Gluten-Free, High Protein, Low Fat, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Make it from scratch, Herbs more
"This recipe can be served hot or cold as a main dish, side or as an appetizer. Marinating time is included in the cook time."
Ingredients
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- FOR MARINADE
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (129 g)
- Calories 122.7
- Total Fat - 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.4 g
- Cholesterol - 147.1 mg
- Sodium - 830 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 4 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.2 g
- Sugars - 2.3 g
- Protein - 15.9 g
- Calcium - 73.8 mg
- Iron - 0.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 2.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step 1
Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
Step 2
Place shrimp in a large, heavy-duty resealable plastic bag.
Step 3
Pour marinade over shrimp and seal bag.
Step 4
Turn bag several times to coat shrimp with marinade.
Step 5
Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
Step 6
Preheat grill to high setting.
Step 7
Thread shrimp onto skewers (5-6 per skewer, depending on size of shrimp).
Step 8
Discard marinade.
Step 9
Brush grill rack lightly with oil.
Step 10
Grill shrimp for about 2 minutes per side, just until shrimp turns pink and no gray remains.
Step 11
Be careful not to over cook shrimp or they will be rubbery.
Step 12
Just stand there and stare at them the entire time they are cooking, OK?
Step 13
Serve skewers hot or cold, on a salad or with a hot rice side dish, with grilled vegetables or as an appetizer.
Tips & Variations
- 8 (12 inch) metal skewers
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