Healthy Seafood Dishes for Weight Loss: Grilled Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
2. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let the shrimp marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
3. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Make sure it’s well-oiled to prevent sticking.
4. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, leaving a little space between each shrimp for even cooking.
5. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are opaque and have nice grill marks.
6. Remove the shrimp from the grill and transfer them to a serving plate, garnishing with fresh parsley and serving with lemon wedges on the side.