Grilled Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skewers with Fresh Herb Chimichurri

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Juicy shrimp marinated in lemon and garlic, grilled to perfection and served with a vibrant herb chimichurri sauce for a light and flavorful summer entree. This Mediterranean-inspired summer cookout recipe, ready in about 36 minutes, pairs large shrimp, lemon juice, garlic cloves 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: 30 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate shrimp in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare chimichurri sauce by mixing 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: Thread marinated shrimp onto soaked wooden skewers, distributing evenly.
  4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque with slight char marks.
  5. Step 5: Serve shrimp skewers drizzled with fresh herb chimichurri sauce for a bright and zesty 4th of July seafood dish.

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