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Grilled Shrimp

 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of Fresh Shrimp (about 30 pieces)
• Olive Oil
• Kosher Salt
• Ground Black Pepper
• Lemon Juice
• 6 Wood or metal skewers

Preparation:

1. Remove all of the shell except for the part that is around the tail. Devein using a small, sharp knife to cut down the back of each peeled shrimp. Pull out the back vein while washing the shrimp under cold water.
2. Thread shrimp on a skewer.
3. In a small bowl mix 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Marinade both sides of the skewered shrimp with a brush of the seasoning.
4. Preheat grill to 350-450F and set it up for direct cooking. Grill the shrimp over direct, medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning the shrimp halfway through the process. The outside of the shrimp should turn a nice pink color when it is cooked while the meat inside should be white and opaque.

Grilled Shrimp Nutrition Facts
Servings: 3
Amount per serving: About 10 pieces.
Calories:	67
Total Fat:	5 g
Saturated Fat:	1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:	3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat:	1 g
Trans Fat:	0 g
Cholesterol:	55 mg
Sodium:	277 mg
Potassium:	0 mg
Total Carbohydrate:	0 g
Dietary Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	0 g
Protein:	6 g
Vitamin A:	1%
Vitamin C:	1%
Calcium:	1%
Iron:	5%