We loved this recipe! The marinade was wonderful. We also used clams- marinading with the shrimp. The bay leaves did catch on fire, but it was under control. Will make again!
Grilled Lemon-Bay Shrimp
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner
The simplicity of this dish belies its incredible taste. Bay leaves and lemon wedges infuse peppered shrimp with woodsy and citrus flavors. If your grocery doesn't carry fresh bay leaves, substitute good-quality dried bay leaves (such as Spice Island) soaked overnight in water. Leave the tails on the shrimp for a prettier presentation.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 skewers)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 217
- Calories from fat: 27%
- Fat: 6.4g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 2.9g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.4g
- Protein: 34.8g
- Carbohydrate: 3.1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 259mg
- Iron: 4.3mg
- Sodium: 545mg
- Calcium: 94mg
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 32 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 32 fresh bay leaves
- 4 large lemons, each cut into 8 wedges
- Cooking spray
Preparation
- Prepare grill.
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 10 minutes.
- Place bay leaves and lemon wedges in a large bowl. Coat with cooking spray; toss to coat.
- Thread 4 lemon wedges, 4 shrimp, and 4 bay leaves alternately onto each of 8 (10-inch) skewers. Place skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done.
Grilled Lemon-Bay Shrimp Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Shellfish
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Grill
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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