Grilled Lemon Herb Shrimp

This recipe for grilled lemon herb shrimp is full of fresh flavors and is great for a low-carb, healthy meal. As a lean source of protein, shrimp is great. The herbs and lemon make it taste bright and fresh. Grilling gives food a great charred taste without adding extra calories.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper

Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes

Preheat grill to medium-high heat

Thread shrimp onto skewers

Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque

Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon slices and herbs if desired