Marinated Shrimp Skewers with Lemon and Garlic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

500 g peeled raw shrimp (keep the tail if desired)
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
The juice and zest of a lemon
3 tbsp. tablespoon of olive oil
1 tbsp. teaspoon paprika
1/2 tsp. teaspoon sweet pepper (optional)
1 tbsp. tablespoon of honey (optional, for a sweet touch)
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges for serving
Wooden or metal skewers

Preparation

1. Prepare the marinade

In a bowl, combine the chopped garlic, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, paprika, sweet pepper, honey, salt and pepper.
Add the shrimp and mix well so that they soak up the marinade.
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

2. Prepare the skewers

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning.
Thread the shrimp onto the skewers (3 to 4 shrimp per skewer).

3. Cooking

On the barbecue or on the plancha: Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are nicely pink and lightly grilled.
In the pan: Heat a pan with a drizzle of olive oil and cook the skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side.
In the oven (option): Preheat the oven to 200°C, place the skewers on a baking sheet and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.
4. Arrange and serve

Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Serve hot with a yogurt-lemon sauce or a sweet and sour sauce