Lemon-Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers

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Quick-cooking shrimp marinated in zesty lemon and garlic, ideal for a breezy summer evening dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired summer cookout recipe, ready in about 26 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: 6 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, minced garlic, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a medium bowl.
  2. Step 2: Add shrimp to bowl and toss until evenly coated. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers, spacing them evenly.
  4. Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F). Grill skewers 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. Step 5: Transfer to a platter immediately and serve with extra lemon wedges.

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