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Garlic and Herb Shrimp Skewers
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Garlic and Herb Shrimp Skewers

Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam / For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Wooden Skewers
  • Grill Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb uncooked shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves minced
  • 5 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp shallot minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp dry mustard
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine the olive oil, parsley, basil, garlic, shallot, Dijon mustard, dry mustard, lemon juice, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste in a large zip-lock bag. Seal and shake well to combine.
  • Add the shrimp and shake to coat evenly. Seal and place into the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Soak the skewers in water for a few minutes. Spear the shrimp with the tail pointing in the same direction, four shrimp per skewer.
  • Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray.
  • Add the skewers once the pan is HOT. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove them from the grill pan and place them on the serving dish. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining skewers.
  • Serve with extra lemon juice on the side if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy.