Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Za’atar

Name: Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Za’atar
Cuisine: Israel
Ingredients: 10–12 pieces (~200–250 g) Large shrimp (head-on or peeled); 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1½ tbsp Za’atar; 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice; 1 clove (minced) Garlic; ½ tsp Salt; to taste Black pepper; 1 Lemon wedge

A recipe from Israel.

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Nutrition (per serving)

380Calories

42 gProtein

6 gCarbs

22 gFat

2 gSugar

1300 mgSalt

Ingredients

10–12 pieces (~200–250 g) Large shrimp (head-on or peeled)
2 tbsp Olive oil
1½ tbsp Za’atar
1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
1 clove (minced) Garlic
½ tsp Salt
to taste Black pepper
1 Lemon wedge

Method

If head-on, devein shrimp but keep shell on → pat dry.
Toss shrimp with olive oil, za’atar, lemon juice, garlic, salt & pepper.
Thread onto small skewer(s) or use grill basket.
Heat small grill pan or grill to high.
Grill 2–3 min per side until pink, charred, and just cooked through.
Rest 1 min → slide off skewer onto plate → squeeze fresh lemon over.
Serve with tahini sauce, a pinch more za’atar, and a small cucumber-tomato salad.