I received an “Ask Roni” email the other day from Deanna requesting shrimp recipes so when I saw them at the grocery store tonight, I thought, humpf, Why not?
So upon returning from the store I whipped up a quick marinade, let the shrimp sit for about 20 minutes while I put the groceries away and then I grilled them on skewers.
To my surprise the husband offered up his dinner praises without being prompted. I almost fell out of my chair! He only had one complaint about the shrimp being hard to shell. Hey, I can live with that!
Ingredients
- 3 cloves of garlic run through a garlic press
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (21g)
- Kosher Salt & Pepper
- 1 pound of uncooked shrimp (I used 26-30 count)
Instructions
Mix the garlic, oil, lemon juice, honey, and a sprinkle of salt & pepper in a medium bowl.
Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat. let sit for at least 20 minutes.
Skewer the shrimp and grill about 3-4 minutes a side until pink all the way through.
📖 Recipe
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients
- 3 cloves of garlic run through a garlic press
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey 21g
- Kosher Salt & Pepper
- 1 pound of uncooked shrimp I used 26-30 count
Instructions
- Mix the garlic, oil, lemon juice, honey, and a sprinkle of salt & pepper in a medium bowl.3 cloves of garlic run through a garlic press, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 pound of uncooked shrimp
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat. let sit for at least 20 minutes.Kosher Salt & Pepper
- Skewer the shrimp and grill about 3-4 minutes a side until pink all the way through.
Nikki
Thanks!!!
roni
Try broiling them about 4-5 minutes or toss in a skillet sprayed with non-stick spray over medium heat for 3-5 minutes tossing now and then.
Nikki
Could I bake or cook these in a skillet??? If so, for how long or at what temp???
Deanna - The Unnatural Mother
How funny, I searched your site for a shrimp recipe, and came upon the recipe that you put together after I requested one about two years ago. Damn, I've have LOST my mind but I did make these last night, and did not forget the olive oil this time, added a tad more honey...can we say DELISH!!! What's with me and Shrimp?
Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting, I can't tell you how much it means to me that, you - the fabulous Roni took the time to read a post!! Made my day!
Vangie
Leomn Garlic Shrimp Skewers are awesome! I used a bit more lemon. The flavor was so delicate. YUM!
Sally
I made this tonight for dinner with a few of Ronis other recipes..Everyone loved it!
Deanna
Made them last night, they were great. I forgot the olive oil (duh?!), so a little dry but yummy nonetheless!!
Lisa
Hi Roni! First of all--you are beautiful! Secondly,going on the shrimp theme--might I divulge that I love goat cheese? But to the point:
I went to Trader Joe's and bought a package of turkey bacon; a bag of cooked, de-veined shrimp; a tub of crumbled goat cheese; some organic dates; jar of olives; and a bag of pineapple slivers.
*I pre-heated the oven to "broil" and sprayed some foil with olive-oil no-stick spray
*Cut the turkey bacon slices in half, length-wise
*split and de-pitted the dates
*finely chopped the olives and scooped into the pitted dates
*wrapped uncooked turkey bacon halves around the olive-stuffed dates and secured with a toothpick
*wrapped turkey bacon around 2 shrimp (with pinapple slivers in between them) and secured with a toothpick
*broiled in oven for a couple of minutes
had a bit of crumbled goat cheese (1/8 cup?) with the bacon-wrapped dates & shrimp
works great as a party appetizer OR as a dinner, perhaps atop couscous???
Just guesstimating the WW points:
per bacon wrapped date (with goat cheese and olives): 1.5 points
per bacon wrapped shrimp (with goat cheese and pineapple): 1.5 points
very gourmet! tasty & satisfying!! (and quick!) also works with scallops, atop seasoned rice, etc. Trader Joe'sweet chili sauce is also good with this, and is >1 point per serving.
roni
Karen - Yes it is. But next time I won't!
Tammy C
Awesome!!! Made this over the weekend the husband and I both really enjoy it! I used shrimp that had already been shelled turned out Awesome!!! Thanks Roni!
Karen
I am thinking you cook with the shell on, since your husband complained, is that correct?
Deanna
I just saw this, am I a moron or what? I am at your site EVERY DAY, duh!! I can't wait to make it this week. I did make the Veggie and Shrimp (sans angel hair) recipe you gave me for Mothers Day and got RAVE reviews!! So kudos to you (and me for following the recipe)!
roni
I think it would be fabulous!!
Try it and let me know!
Rosalyn
Roni I've only recently started lurking here to find good healthy recipe ideas and have a quick question about the marinade. I love lemon juice but was wondering if you think that a tablespoon of lime juice would be a good substitute? I have a lot of it and thought this might be a good instance when it could stand in. Anyway, they look very yummy!
Connie
This recipe sounds really good. I have made shrimp skewers before and i love them for a good, satisfying WW meal! They are so low in calories. I would also love to see more shrimp recipes.
I make a shrimp pasta using whole wheat linguine and saute the 1 pound bag of frozen shrimp in 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tsp minced garlic. Then drain the pasta, toss in the olive oil and shrimp, top with fresh chopped parsley and serve with a green salad. Can also add chopped roma tomatoes for a completely different taste.