Grilled Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skewers with Chimichurri

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Tender shrimp marinated in a lemon-garlic mixture, grilled to smoky perfection, and served with a vibrant parsley chimichurri sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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: 8 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare chimichurri by mixing 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 3 tbsp olive oil (from marinade), 1 minced garlic clove (reserve from marinade), and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: Thread marinated shrimp onto 4 soaked wooden skewers, about 6-7 shrimp per skewer.
  4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque with light grill marks.
  5. Step 5: Serve shrimp skewers drizzled with prepared chimichurri sauce.

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