Here is another great alternative for a meatless meal. This thyme lemon simply grilled shrimp , is easy to make, healthy and light. Great for appetizer, lunch or dinner , on top of a big mixed green or bicolor salad or as a stand alone main course this dish takes no time at all and is well worth it. If you don’t have a grill use a grill pan on your stove, you will get the same results.
Thyme lemon simply grilled Shrimp
Easy, healthy appetizer or entree, light and fresh
Ingredients
-3 dozen fresh or frozen whole shrimp (note-I prefer the medium size for their tenderness)
-the juice of 2 fresh lemons
-3 tbls extra virgin olive oil
-5 sprigs of fresh thyme
-3 garlic cloves crushed
-sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Directions
-Devein the shrimp, rinse and place in a colander
-Heat the grill
-In a bowl add the juice of 2 lemons, the crushed garlic, sea salt, pepper add the olive oil stir with a small whisk add the thyme.
-place the shrimp one by one on metal or wood skewers 7 or 8 per (note-if using wood skewers, soak them in water so they don’t burn while grilling)
-In a shallow dish long enough to hold the skewers, add the marinade, let sit at least 20 minutes
-on a medium/low direct heat grill, place the skewers and grill 3-5 minutes per side…when the shrimp turn white they are cooked. Save the marinade in the dish to brush on the shrimp while cooking.
Serve along side or on top of a mixed green salad
Buon Appetito!!
I LOVE the tip about soaking the wooden skewers, never knew that!!! The shrimps look great also…
Mickey your Memorial Day menu is fabulous. Thank you so much for this gift of wonderful recipes.
Thank you for following Lisa!!!