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8) Grilled lemon-garlic shrimp skewers

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • about 1 lemon or 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 wooden or metal skewers

Method
 

  1. If you are using wooden skewers, soak them for 30 minutes. Place 4-5 shrimp on each skewer.
  2. In a bowl mix whisked oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika and salt and pepper.
  3. Coat shrimp with marinade and allow to rest for 10 minutes while your grill preheats to medium-high.
  4. Grilling is usually done for 2-3 minutes per side until it is firm and turns pink. Take care to not overcook it.
  5. Serve hot off the grill and with extra wedges of lemon.