Heart-Healthy Grilled Garlic-Lemon Shrimps
Treat your taste buds to a burst of fresh, zesty flavor with this Heart-Healthy Grilled Garlic-Lemon Shrimps recipe, a perfect blend of simplicity and nutrition. Marinated in a light yet flavorful mixture of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, lemon zest, and aromatic herbs like parsley and dill, these succulent shrimp grill to perfection in just 10 minutes. The recipe is low in saturated fats, making it ideal for maintaining a heart-friendly diet while still delivering bold, savory notes. Served with a squeeze of lemon wedge for vibrant, citrusy flair, this dish is perfect as a high-protein, low-fat main course paired with a refreshing side of greens or whole grains. Enjoy a deliciously healthy meal that’s fast, easy, and guaranteed to impress at your next cookout or family dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 wedges lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, lemon zest, parsley, dill, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, stirring to coat each piece evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour for more intense flavor.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Thread the shrimp onto skewers, about 5-6 shrimp per skewer. This step makes grilling easier and ensures even cooking.
Place the skewered shrimp on the grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are opaque and slightly charred around the edges.
Remove the shrimp from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
Serve the grilled garlic-lemon shrimp with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over, enhancing the flavors.
Enjoy as a main dish with a side of mixed greens or whole grain pilaf for a complete heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.9 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1677 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 110.4 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1487 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
