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Grilled shrimp skewers with cherry tomatoes and basil on a floral plate.

Grilled Shrimp with Basil Lemon Sauce

If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful, and healthy seafood dish, this grilled shrimp with basil lemon sauce is a must-try! Juicy, smoky shrimp are perfectly seasoned and paired with a bright, herby basil sauce, making this the perfect dish for summer grilling, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. Best of all, it comes together in under 20 minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have!
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: basil, shrimp
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 297kcal
Author: Lola Jay

Ingredients

For the Basil Lemon Sauce

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Grilled Shrimp

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1.5 lb shrimp peeled & deveined
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Olive oil for grill or grill pan

Instructions

Make the Basil Lemon Sauce

  • In a small blender, combine basil leaves, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, oregano, and black pepper.
    Fresh basil, garlic, and seasonings in a blender ready to make homemade basil sauce on a wooden table.
  • Set aside to let the flavors meld while you prepare the shrimp.
    Blending vibrant pesto sauce in food processor on wooden table, close-up of refreshing homemade recipe.

Season the Shrimp

  • In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.
    Raw shrimp seasoned with paprika and pepper in a glass bowl on a wooden surface.
  • Make sure the shrimp are evenly coated for the best flavor.
    Raw shrimp seasoned with paprika and pepper in a glass bowl on a wooden surface.

Grill the Shrimp

  • I like to skewer my shrimp but you can skip this step if making it stovetop. If using an outdoor grill, make sure to soak your skewers in water first to prevent them from burning.
    Person holding skewer with seasoned shrimp, ready for grilling in kitchen.
  • Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and place a little oil.
    Hand adjusting oven temperature dial to 160 degrees, focusing on precise cooking settings at home.
  • Place the shrimp on the grill in a single layer.
    Grilled shrimp skewers being cooked on a grill pan, seasoned with spices.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and slightly charred.
    Grilled shrimp sizzling on a hot grill pan, seasoned with herbs and spices.
  • Brush on the basil lemon sauce.
    Grilled shrimp skewers on a pan, drizzled with basil sauce. Perfect for seafood lovers and summer grilling.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a plate.
    Grilled shrimp skewers on a floral plate, beautifully seasoned and ready to serve as a delicious seafood dish.

Serve & Enjoy

  • Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes! You can also drizzle more basil lemon sauce over the shrimp while warm.
    Grilled shrimp skewers with cherry tomatoes and basil on a floral plate.
  • Drizzle more basil lemon sauce over the shrimp while warm.
    Grilled shrimp with pesto glaze on skewer, served with cherry tomatoes and basil on a floral plate.

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Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 274mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 566IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 1mg