Garlic and Olive Oil Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers

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Succulent shrimp marinated in garlic and olive oil, grilled to perfection and served with fresh herbs for a light and flavorful seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
  2. Step 2: Peel and devein 1 lb large shrimp if not done already. Mince 4 garlic cloves finely.
  3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Add the shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Step 5: Thread the marinated shrimp onto the soaked skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
  6. Step 6: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and slightly charred.
  7. Step 7: Remove from grill and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving immediately.

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