Lemon Shrimp
This easy grilled lemon shrimp is healthy, incredibly flavorful, and quick to make with a few, simple ingredients!
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A Potent Carotenoid: Shrimp contains a carotenoid called astaxanthin, the same carotenoid that gives salmon its pink color. Astaxanthin is considered to be one of the most powerful antioxidants, helping to fight against oxidative damage. It’s thought to be 6,000 times
This shrimp pairs beautifully with our Mixed Grilled Vegetables.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp avocado oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp each sea salt and ground black pepper
Preparation
Preheat grill to medium. Pat shrimp dry. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Thread shrimp onto metal skewers, taking care not to let them touch. Grill, turning once or twice, until outsides are pink and insides are opaque, 5 to 7 minutes.