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June 4, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp

30 Minutes or Less· Dairy Free Recipes· Gluten Free Recipes· Grilling Recipes· Keto Recipes· Meatless Recipes· Seafood Recipes· Whole30

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Shrimp and Basil
Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp marinated in lemon juice, garlic, basil, vinegar and oil, skewered with your favorite vegetables; then grilled.

Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp marinated in fresh squeezed lemon juice, garlic, basil, white vinegar and oil are deliciously light and flavorful. Skewer them with your favorite vegetables; then serve over rice or pasta for a complete meal.

Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp on a skewer

As many of you may already know, I don't eat seafood, but my family loves shellfish. They will generally order it whenever we go out for a meal; however, every now and then I'll make it for them to eat at home too.

This Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp is one of their favorites and it's so simple to make.

Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp

When purchasing shrimp either fresh or frozen, you'll have to peel it first before marinating them. That is unless you live in Europe where they serve crustaceans whole (with the head, tail and skin attached). Well at least they did that when we were in Barcelona several years ago.

Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp on a skewer with cherry tomatoes.

I'll never forget the look on my daughters face, who was around 15 at the time, when they served her meal with the head still attached. Lucky for us, the waiter offered to peel them for her; which she was most appreciative!

Cleaning shrimp is fairly easy, though can get a little messy. Check out this post from Better Homes & Gardens where they explain how to do it here. Once your shrimp are cleaned, put them in a resealable plastic bag while you make the marinade.

Lemon basil shrimp on skewers with tomatoes

How do you make Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp?

To make the marinade, combine the zest and juice of one lemon, minced garlic cloves, chopped fresh basil, white distilled vinegar and extra light olive oil (or other light oil) in a small bowl and whisk until it emulsifies; then add it to the shrimp.

Seal the bag and coat all of the shrimp with the marinade; then refrigerate for at least 4 hours up to 24 hours.

Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp

When you're ready to grill the shrimp you can either use a grill basket or alternate the shrimp with your favorite vegetables on a skewer like I did with this recipe.

If you're using wooden skewers, make sure you soak them in water for at least 30 minutes prior to threading so that they don't burn when you grill them. You can also discard the marinade.

Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp on skewers

Preheat your grill to 350-450°F; then grill the shrimp for 5-7 minutes, turning halfway through. The outside of the shrimp should turn light pink and the inside will be white.

My family really likes these Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp because they're so light, yet filling. Serve over rice or pasta with a salad and you have a complete meal. While they ate this, I ate one of my favorite kebab recipes. ~Enjoy!

Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp on skewers

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Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp

Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Lemon Basil Grilled Shrimp marinated in lemon juice, garlic, basil, vinegar and oil, skewered with your favorite vegetables; then grilled.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 7 minutes mins
Resting Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 22 minutes mins
Course Main Entree
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb. Jumbo 21/25 Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 Lemon, zest and juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp. Fresh Basil, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. White Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or other light oil)

Instructions
 

  • Place the cleaned shrimp in a resealable plastic bag while you make the marinade.
  • Combine the lemon, garlic, basil,  and oil in a small bowl and whisk until it emulsifies; then add it to the shrimp. Seal the bag and coat all of the shrimp with the marinade; then refrigerate for at least 4 hours up to 24 hours.
  • When you're ready to grill the shrimp you can either use a grill basket or alternate the shrimp with your favorite vegetables on a skewer.
    Discard the marinade. (If you're using wooden skewers, make sure you soak them in water for at least 30 minutes prior to threading so that they don't burn when you grill them.)
  • Preheat your grill to 350-450°F; then grill the shrimp for 5-7 minutes, turning halfway through. (The outside of the shrimp should turn light pink and the inside will be white.)

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 31gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 286mgSodium: 1284mgPotassium: 274mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 603IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 1mg
Keyword grilling, seafood, shrimp
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