Grilled Dill Shrimp Skewers
What’s better than a couple grilled shrimp skewbobs in the summertime? Not much!
Ingredients
For the shrimp
- ¼ Cup olive oil
- 3 Cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons fresh dill finely minced
- 1 Teaspoon lemon zest
- ¾ Teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ Teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ Teaspoon sugar
- ⅛ Teaspoon cayenne
- 1 Pound large raw shrimp peeled and deveined (about 20 shrimp)
Other
- 5 Bamboo skewers soaked in water
- 1-2 Lemons cut in half for grilling
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- In a large resealable plastic bag, add all of the ingredients for the marinade and then add the shrimp. Seal and shake the bag so that the shrimp are coated evenly. Let shrimp marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, fill a shallow baking dish with a few inches of water and add the wooden skewers to it. Soak the skewers for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, about 4 per skewer. Heat the grill or grill pan to high. Grill the skewers for about 2 minutes on each side or until opaque and pink.
- Serve with grilled lemons and more dill for garnish.
- Enjoy before the dogs steal them off the table!