Lemon Garlic Shrimp Kabobs
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.5 out of 5 stars
(2)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 lemons, thinly sliced and halved
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
Step 2
Thread shrimp and lemon halves onto skewers. Place skewers onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and roast just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Stir in lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme and basil until fragrant, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 4
Serve shrimp skewers immediately, brushed with butter mixture and garnished with parsley, if desired.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
These can be grilled over medium high heat, about 3-4 minutes per side.