Grilled Shrimp Skewers
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Posted: 05/12/25
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Juicy, flavorful Grilled Shrimp is an easy and delicious recipe seasoned to perfection and cooked quickly over the grill—perfect for a summer meal or backyard BBQ.
Try something a little more out of the box tonight and make grilled shrimp skewers that the whole family will love. Whether you are trying to incorporate more meatless meals into your diet or just looking for something new, these lemon, garlic and herb marinated shrimp are a great place to start. Easy to throw together and so flavorful, you will be adding this recipe for shrimp skewers to your regular rotation.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Grilled shrimp skewers marinate for as little as 15 minutes.
- You can have supper on the table in about 30 minutes.
- Shrimp are packed with protein.
Ingredients for Grilled Shrimp Skewers
- Shrimp – Buy large shrimp for the most flavor. Peeled and deveined shrimp will to make preparation a breeze. Buy fresh or frozen and thaw in the fridge overnight if frozen.
- Olive oil – This will help the seasonings stick to the shrimp. You can also use any other oil with a high smoke point like canola, avocado or sunflower.
- Lemon juice – Offers a bright flavor and the acid helps to marinate the shrimp.
- Seasoning – Sea salt, ground black pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika and garlic powder.
- Fresh parsley – Fresh chopped parsley adds beautiful green color to this dish.
- Lemon slices – Serve these on the side for a pop of color and burst of bright flavor.
How To Make Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Soak the wooden skewers in water.
Place olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika and garlic powder in a large bowl; whisk to combine.
Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss gently to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours max.
Thread 4-6 shrimp on each skewer.
Heat a grill medium high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
Serve warm with fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired.
Storage and Reheating
Fridge: Store leftover grilled shrimp in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Remove shrimp from the skewers for easier storage.
Freezer: You can freeze leftover shrimp after it has cooled. Flash freeze on a pan and then store in a freezer bag. Reheat from frozen or thaw overnight in the fridge.
To reheat grilled shrimp, heat low and slow on the stovetop in a little bit of olive oil or butter. You can use the microwave, but be careful, overcooking can cause shrimp to have a rubbery texture. Heat in about 20 second increments until hot through.
Pro Tips
- Large shrimp are more forgiving because they won’t overcook as quickly.
- If you are going to be feeding a crowd and want to make your presentation a little fancier, you can sprinkle some lemon zest over the cooked shrimp to serve.
How Do I Know When Shrimp Is Fully Cooked?
Shrimp is unique because it changes color as it cooks. Shrimp starts grey and then turns opaque and pink when it is cooked. Shrimp will also curl up into a “C” shape when they are cooked. If you are new to cooking shrimp and a little unsure, I recommend using a meat thermometer to make sure the shrimp reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
These perfectly seasoned shrimp skewers are a family favorite around here and I know they will be in your house, too. Whether you are making them for a weeknight supper or a big family cookout, this is the best grilled shrimp recipe!
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Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe
These Grilled Shrimp Skewers are juicy, flavorful, and so easy to make! Perfect for summer grilling, BBQs, or a quick weeknight dinner, they're seasoned to perfection and ready in minutes.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley for serving
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Soak the wooden skewers in water while you mix up the ingredients.
- Place the olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika and garlic powder in a large bowl; whisk to combine.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss gently to coat evenly with the marinade. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours max.
- Thread 4-6 shrimp on each soaked skewer and place on a plate while skewering the remaining shrimp.
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp is pink.
- Serve warm with fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 178kcal (9%), Carbohydrates: 2g (1%), Protein: 16g (32%), Fat: 12g (18%), Saturated Fat: 2g (13%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 143mg (48%), Sodium: 933mg (41%), Potassium: 150mg (4%), Fiber: 0.4g (2%), Sugar: 0.2g, Vitamin A: 337IU (7%), Vitamin C: 1mg (1%), Calcium: 71mg (7%), Iron: 1mg (6%)
How to Serve Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Grilled shrimp skewers are great as an appetizer or protein for your main dish. Serving them up as part of a taco bar is so much fun!
We love to serve grilled shrimp over a bed of rice with Easy Grilled Vegetables. It’s also so yummy on top of our family favorite fettucine Alfredo when it isn’t too hot to make pasta.
More Great Shrimp Recipes
- If you like a little kick, Spicy Grilled Shrimp Kabobs will be a hit! Shrimp is marinated in a spicy, sticky sauce and basted while they are cooking.
- A super fun way to get supper on the table when you’re camping is by making Shrimp Boil Foil Packets. Shrimp, corn, sausage and potatoes are all cooked together in their own foil packet on the grill for easy serving.
- Surf and turf! Shrimp and Steak Kabobs are so juicy and perfectly seasoned and on the table in only 20 minutes!
- Crisp cabbage, avocado and a creamy cilantro lime dressing make the best toppings for Shrimp Tacos any night of the week.
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