Grilled Lemon Garlic Skewers

Grilled Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers with Vegetables - a simple and tasty recipe perfect for summer grilling. Juicy shrimp and tender veggies are coated in an amazing buttery lemon garlic blend that are grilled to perfection.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword barbecue, garlic, ghee, grill, kabobs, kebobs, lemon, low carb, paleo, shrimp, skewers, vegetables

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 250 kcal

Author Kelly

Ingredients

Olive oil for the grill
1 lb about 24 raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
2-3 bell peppers a mix of colors - red, yellow, green or orange cut into bite-sized chunks (about 1 1/2")
1 red onion cut into bite-sized chunks (about 1 1/2")
Himalayan Pink salt and ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
Metal or wooden skewers*
3 tablespoons ghee melted (or butter for non Paleo)
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat the grill (or grill pan) to medium-high. Using a brush, clean the grill and grease with oil using a long pair of tongs with some folded paper towels dipped in some olive oil.
Thread the shrimp, peppers and onions onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning and splintering.
Season shrimp and vegetables with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning and paprika if using).
In a small bowl, combine the melted ghee (or butter), garlic, lemon juice and parsley together. Brush lemon butter sauce on both sides of shrimp, reserving some for later.
Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp is opaque and vegetables are tender or starting to brown just slightly.
Brush remaining lemon sauce over the shrimp and allow to cook for 10 more seconds. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Lemon Garlic Skewers

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 250 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 7g35%

Cholesterol 314mg105%

Sodium 885mg37%

Potassium 272mg8%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 1925IU39%

Vitamin C 86.8mg105%

Calcium 186mg19%

Iron 2.9mg16%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.