Description
A delicious and vibrant dish featuring shrimp marinated in a lemon herb mixture, grilled to perfection and served with colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 small red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the shrimp: Place shrimp in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour in half of the marinade, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes (but not longer, as the lemon juice can start to “cook” the shrimp).
- Prepare the skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning. Thread shrimp, bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini onto skewers, alternating for color.
- Preheat the grill: Heat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly grease the grates.
- Grill the skewers: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn opaque and slightly charred. Brush with the remaining marinade as they cook for extra flavor.
- Serve: Remove from the grill, garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, and enjoy!
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the shrimp.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg