About the Recipe
Enjoy these vibrant Mediterranean shrimp skewers featuring tender grilled shrimp, juicy cherry tomatoes, and lightly charred zucchini. Served alongside a crisp green salad dressed simply with olive oil and lemon, this colorful low-carb lunch is both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
Shrimp Skewers:
6-8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ medium zucchini, sliced into ½-inch rounds
6-8 cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Wooden or metal skewers
Simple Green Salad:
2 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or lettuce blends)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of ¼ fresh lemon
Sea salt, to taste
Preparation
Grilled Shrimp Skewers:
Prepare Skewers: Alternate shrimp, zucchini slices, and cherry tomatoes on skewers. Brush lightly with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking Tip: Soak wooden skewers for 10 minutes in water beforehand to prevent burning.
Grill Skewers: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill skewers for about 3-4 minutes per side, turning gently, until shrimp turn pink and opaque and zucchini is lightly charred.
Cooking Tip: Shrimp cook quickly—remove from heat as soon as they turn pink to avoid a rubbery texture.
Simple Green Salad:
Prepare Salad: Arrange mixed greens on a plate or bowl.
Dress Salad: Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle lightly with sea salt, and toss gently.
Low-Carb Flavor Boost Options:
Lemon-Garlic Oil: Infuse olive oil with fresh minced garlic and lemon zest, then drizzle over cooked skewers.
Grilled Lemon Wedges: Grill lemon wedges alongside skewers and squeeze warm juice over shrimp before serving.
Fresh Oregano or Basil: Sprinkle fresh oregano or basil leaves onto skewers for a bright, herbal finish.
Spicy Herb Sauce: Blend parsley, garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of red chili flakes for a quick drizzle to spice things up.
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