Description
A delightful dish combining shrimp and garlic scapes, perfect for summer barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup garlic scapes, cut into 4-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, ensuring it’s hot enough to give the shrimp a nice sear.
- Mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the shrimp and garlic scapes to the bowl and toss gently until coated in the marinade.
- Thread the shrimp and garlic scapes onto skewers, alternating them for a colorful presentation.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until shrimp are opaque.
- Serve immediately while hot off the grill.
Notes
Great as an appetizer or main dish; pair with salad or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 170mg