Saffron and lemon grilled shrimp skewers for your next BBQ!
Delicious saffron and lemon grilled shrimp skewers, perfect for your next BBQ.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 46 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine saffron threads with olive oil and let it steep for 10 minutes.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the saffron oil mixture.
- In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the saffron marinade and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers.
- Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are opaque and cooked through.
- Remove from the grill and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to the skewers.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.
- These skewers can be served with a side of rice or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg