Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skewers with Mint Yogurt Sauce

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Zesty grilled shrimp marinated in lemon and garlic, served with a cooling mint yogurt sauce for a light and flavorful summer seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 31 minutes, pairs large shrimp, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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: 25 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the mint yogurt sauce by mixing 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves, and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread marinated shrimp evenly onto 4 soaked wooden skewers.
  4. Step 4: Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and slightly charred at the edges. Remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: Serve the shrimp skewers hot with a side of the chilled mint yogurt sauce for dipping.

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