**Lemon Garlic and Basil Shrimp Skewers: A Delightful Trio of Flavors**
Awaken your taste buds with our tantalizing Lemon Garlic and Basil Shrimp Skewers, where the vibrant flavors of lemon, garlic, and basil intertwine to create a delightful culinary experience. Succulent shrimp, marinated in a zesty blend of zesty lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and fragrant basil, are skewered and grilled to perfection, resulting in a dish that is both savory and refreshing. This recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors, with the tangy lemon cutting through the richness of the shrimp, while the aromatic garlic and basil add depth and complexity. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or seeking a quick and easy weeknight dinner, these skewers are sure to be a hit. Accompanied by three additional shrimp skewer recipes – Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Skewers, and Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Skewers – this article provides a diverse range of options to satisfy every palate.
GARLIC GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS
These garlic grilled shrimp are dressed in an herby, garlicky marinade. Then grilled with perfectly charred marks in under 10 minutes. It's an easy yet delicious summer recipe. Watch the video above!
Provided by Lisa Bryan
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, garlic, and spices to a small mixing bowl and whisk together.
- Place the shrimp in a bowl and pour 3/4 of the marinade on top of the shrimp. Mix together gently until the shrimp are well coated.
- Cover the bowl and marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Thread the shrimp on the skewers and make sure to get all the good garlic and herbs from the bowl and spread on to the shrimp.
- Heat a grill or grill pan on medium high heat.
- Once the grill is hot, place the shrimp skewers on the grill and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove the shrimp to a plate and spoon the remaining marinade on top before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 229 mg, Sodium 940 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP KABOBS
The easiest, most flavorful way to prepare shrimp - so perfect for summer grilling or roasting!
Provided by Chungah Rhee
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. Thread shrimp and lemon halves onto skewers. Place skewers onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and roast just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.* Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Stir in lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme and basil until fragrant, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve shrimp skewers immediately, brushed with butter mixture and garnished with parsley, if desired.
BASIL SHRIMP
This was given to me by my friend, Elaine. It is one of the most delicious shrimp recipes for the BBQ I have ever had, and it is so easy. My son would eat the whole recipe if I didn't watch him.
Provided by Gail Laulette
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 1h30m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a shallow, non-porous dish or bowl, mix together olive oil and melted butter. Stir in lemon juice, mustard, basil, and garlic, and season with salt and white pepper. Add shrimp, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat grill to high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade, and thread onto skewers. Discard marinade.
- Lightly oil grill grate, and arrange skewers on preheated grill. Cook for 4 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 243.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 426.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
LEMON-BASIL GRILLED SHRIMP & COUSCOUS
The basil and lemon in this dish complement each other so nicely. Using fresh ingredients really makes a big difference. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook couscous according to package directions; remove from heat. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper until blended; stir in 1/4 cup basil. Stir 1/4 cup dressing into cooked couscous; reserve remaining dressing., Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill shrimp, covered, on an oiled rack over medium-high heat until pink, 2-3 minutes on each side., Remove shrimp from skewers; toss with reserved dressing. Serve with couscous. Sprinkle with lemon zest and remaining basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICY LEMON SHRIMP SKEWERS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Finely grate the zest from 4 of the lemons, then pulse in a mini food processor with 3 tablespoons salt. Squeeze the juice from 2 of the zested lemons into a large bowl; add the lemongrass, olive oil, Sriracha, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of the lemon salt. Thinly slice the 2 remaining lemons and add to the bowl.
- Using kitchen shears, cut through the shrimp shells along the outer curve, leaving the shells on. Remove the veins and rinse the shrimp. Add to the bowl with the lemongrass marinade and toss; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, soak 12 to 15 wooden skewers in water.
- Preheat a grill to medium high. Thread the shrimp onto the skewers. Brush the grill with vegetable oil, then add the lemon slices and grill until they begin to char, turning once, about 2 minutes; transfer to a platter. Stir the mint into the remaining marinade. Add the shrimp skewers to the grill and cook, brushing with the marinade-mint mixture, until the shells begin to char, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the platter and sprinkle with the lemon salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 59 milligrams, Sodium 539 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 3 grams
CHEF JOHN'S GRILLED GARLIC AND HERB SHRIMP
This grilled garlic and herb shrimp recipe is very easy, IF you can just walk out into the backyard, and pick a handful of your own fresh, green sprigs. However, these are so amazingly delicious, if you don't have a garden, then do splurge and buy a bunch of all the herbs. And get the extra large shrimp so they can grill longer and get maximum caramelization.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 3h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place salt, lemon zest, and 3 cloves garlic in bowl of a mortar and pestle. Pound with the pestle until mixture begins to form a paste, about 2 minutes. Add chopped basil, parsley, oregano, and thyme and pound with pestle until mixture begin to come together, about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of the olive oil into herb mixture. Grind together until mixture begins to form a sauce for marinating, about 1 minute. Pour in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Stir mixture with a spoon until mixture is thoroughly combined, adding additional olive oil as needed. Mixture should be fairly thick but pourable.
- Place shrimp in a large bowl and mix in about 2/3 of the sauce, reserving 1/3 for serving. Stir until shrimp are evenly coated with the sauce, about 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers (pierce each twice, once through large part of shrimp, once through small part). Place skewers on hot grill. Cook on each side until shrimp are bright pink and opaque and exterior is beginning to caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer skewers to serving platter.
- Pour remaining sauce into mixing bowl. Whisk in 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Spoon sauce over shrimp. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 230.4 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 772.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
BASIL SHRIMP
My husband loves shrimp and agrees nothing beats this incredibly easy, enjoyable dish. You can double the recipe when entertaining.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the basil, oil, butter, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour 3 tablespoons into a small resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; let stand at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Set remaining marinade aside. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto two metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts :
LEMON BASIL SHRIMP
This is good done on the barbeque and can also be cooked using the grill. If you like basil you will like these prawns Serve with some nice crusty bread. Makes enough marinade for more then 12 prawns. Marinating time not included.
Provided by PetsRus
Categories European
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place all the ingredients, except the prawns, in a shallow dish and mix well, taste or you want to add more mustard.
- Add the prawns and toss to coat, cover, refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Remove the prawns from the marinade and thread on skewers.
- Cook over medium coals for 2-3 minutes on each side, basting with any remaining marinade from time to time.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 155.5, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.4, Protein 4.8
Tips:
- Use fresh, large shrimp for the best results.
- If you don't have wooden skewers, you can use metal skewers or even toothpicks.
- Soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using them to prevent them from burning.
- Make sure to marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
- When grilling the shrimp, cook them over medium heat for about 2 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
- Serve the shrimp skewers immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
These Lemon Garlic and Basil Shrimp Skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a summer cookout or party. The shrimp are juicy and flavorful, and the lemon, garlic, and basil marinade gives them a bright and herbaceous flavor. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious and satisfying meal.
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