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This image showcases grilled shrimp skewers with roasted onions and bell peppers on long toothpicks, garnished with fresh parsley. Served on a white round plate with a halved lemon on the side for a fresh citrus touch.

Keto Grilled Lemon Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Keto Grilled Lemon Shrimp Skewers are a delightful low-carb dish featuring shrimp, peppers, and onions, all seasoned with Italian herbs and grilled to perfection. The zesty lemon butter sauce elevates the flavors, making this recipe a perfect option for a healthy, yet indulgent, meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Tongs
  • Skewers (metal or wooden)
  • Basting brush
  • Grill brush

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Olive oil for the grill
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 lb 24 raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp finely minced garlic
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika optional
  • Himalayan Pink salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp ghee melted
  • 3 tbsp red, green, orange or yellow cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 red onion cut into bite-sized chunks

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
    This image shows a grill being preheated, with the grates heating up in preparation for cooking keto grilled lemon shrimp skewers.
  • Clean the grill with a brush, then grease it by holding paper towels dipped in olive oil with tongs.
    This image illustrates the grill grates being cleaned and lightly greased with olive oil to ensure the skewers do not stick during cooking.
  • Thread shrimp, peppers, and onions onto the skewers.
    This image shows raw jumbo shrimp, onion slices, and bell pepper pieces being threaded onto long wooden skewers, ready for grilling.
  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to avoid burning or splintering.
    This image depicts wooden skewers soaking in a bowl of water to prevent them from burning on the grill.
  • Season the shrimp and vegetables with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika (optional).
    This image shows shrimp and vegetable pieces being tossed in a mixture of lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic, and olive oil for a flavorful marinade.
  • In a small bowl, mix melted ghee (or butter), garlic, lemon juice, and parsley.
    This image captures the preparation of a lemon butter sauce in a small bowl, made with melted butter, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, ready to brush onto the skewers.
  • Brush the lemon butter sauce on both sides of the shrimp, saving some sauce for later.
    This image shows the lemon butter sauce being brushed over the shrimp and vegetable skewers to enhance their flavor before grilling.
  • Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side.
    This image shows shrimp skewers being flipped on the grill using tongs, ensuring even cooking on both sides.
  • Flip the skewers and cook the shrimp for another 3-4 minutes until they turn opaque and the vegetables start to brown slightly.
    This image illustrates the shrimp skewers being brushed with more lemon butter sauce while on the grill to maximize flavor and moisture.
  • Brush the remaining lemon butter sauce over the shrimp.
    This image showcases perfectly grilled shrimp skewers, with golden shrimp and charred vegetables, ready to be served as a keto-friendly dish.
  • Let the shrimp cook for an additional 10 seconds after brushing with the sauce.
  • Remove the skewers from the grill and serve immediately.
    This image showcases perfectly grilled shrimp skewers, with golden shrimp and charred vegetables, ready to be served as a keto-friendly dish.

Notes

  • For an added kick, sprinkle chili flakes over the shrimp before grilling.
  • If you don't have ghee, butter works perfectly as a substitute.
  • You can add your favorite veggies like zucchini or mushrooms for more variety on the skewers.