A delightful recipe for vegetarians, this meal is a whole plant-based meal, made basically from plant produce plus delicious shrimps. It is super healthy and ridiculously delicious too! This recipe is so quick to prepare with simple steps to follow.
I love shrimps! I’m almost addicted to them. Who am I kidding? I am addicted to shrimps! It’s one of my favorite things to order when I’m at a fancy restaurant or just anywhere. Shrimps!
As someone who’s trying to watch what she eats. Not necessarily on a diet, but just making sure to eat more plant-based foods that are healthier, I like to experiment with things and this garlic grilled and herb shrimp is one product of those experiments.
This recipe is a fantastic way to prepare shrimp and a great way to use up some of your garden’s fresh herbs.
Garlic and Herb Shrimp is quickly cooked on the grill with garlic, onion, and fresh herbs. It is a simple and delectable main course, and the best part is that it only takes a few minutes on the grill after marinating for about an hour.
This is an excellent recipe to serve to your vegetarian friends, or to place yourself or your kids on a diet. You don’t have to worry about picky eaters with this one.
It is so good that even the pickiest of eaters will find delight in eating this one. You should try it!
Yield: 6 serving
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
2 lbs. Large shrimp tails on, peeled and deveined
2 tsp. Paprika
2 Tbsp. Minced garlic
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 Tbsp. Lemon juice
¼ Cup Olive oil
2 tsp. Dried basil
½ tsp. Pepper
2 Tbsp. Brown sugar
Salt to taste
How to prepare
Step 1:In a large mixing basin, combine all of the ingredients except the shrimp. Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 2:Add the shrimp to the bowl, toss to coat, and set aside for several hours to marinade.
5-6 shrimp should be threaded onto each wooden skewer.
Step 3:Grill the shrimp equally on both sides until it is cooked through on an indoor or outdoor grill. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Per Serving:
Calories: 208kcl
Total fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 319mg
Sodium: 1532mg
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 35g
Tips:
•Shrimp should be cooked quickly and at a high temperature.
•Allow shrimp to defrost overnight or for several hours in the refrigerator.
•The shrimp can be grilled, but they may also be cooked in a pan on the stovetop or in the oven. If you’re cooking the shrimp on the stovetop, don’t use skewers. In a 450 degree Fahrenheit oven, cook for 5-7 minutes, rotating once.
•Fresh herbs are preferable to dried herbs in this recipe.