BEST GRILLED SHRIMP RECIPE | garlic grilled shrimp skewers - easy!

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is lower in calories, while tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

Chop 1/2 cup of fresh herbs (parsley and cilantro) to a fine dice.

Place the chopped herbs in a small mixing bowl.

Mince 4 cloves of garlic and add to the bowl with the herbs.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the bowl, squeezing it from about half a lemon.

Pour in 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper, then stir to combine.

In a separate bowl, add 1 pound of large or jumbo shrimp and pour about 80% of the marinade over them, reserving the rest for later.

Toss the shrimp to coat them in the marinade and let them sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Use flat stainless steel skewers to skewer the shrimp, placing the skewer through the thick part and the tail part of each shrimp.

Heat your grill or grill pan on medium hot and lightly coat it with oil.

Add the shrimp skewers to the grill and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque, ensuring they get nice grill marks without overcooking them.

Transfer the cooked shrimp to a plate and drizzle the reserved marinade on top before serving.

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