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These Grilled Shrimp Skewers are delicious, easy to prepare, and cook up in minutes. With the perfect blend of spices and herbs, the flavor-packed marinade takes no time to mix and takes these succulent shrimp to the next level. Try cajun shrimp pasta, shrimp scampi, and baked shrimp toast if you like these shrimp.
Easy and Tasty Grilled Shrimp
This delicious grilled shrimp recipe is perfect for a quick, easy weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you will have flavorful and tender shrimp in no time.
I love to serve them as an appetizer or as a main meal with a simple side dish like roasted red potatoes, Asian cucumber salad, cilantro lime rice, or a garden salad. Try these tasty shrimp in your tacos and burritos.
How to grill shrimp
Start by marinating the shrimp in a large bowl in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to 1 hour. Then, thread them on wooden or metal skewers to prevent them from falling through the grill grate.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or around 450 degrees. Grill the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side or until pink. Do not overcook them, or they will become rubbery. Sprinkle with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley and serve with a lemon or lime juice spritz.
How long to grill shrimp?
Shrimp are a little pricey, so the last thing you want to do is overcook them and make them rubbery. Grill the shrimp at 450 degrees for about 2 minutes on each side or until they turn light pink on the outside and are no longer translucent but opaque or white on the inside.
Another way to identify when shrimp cook through is they curl into a ‘C” shape, but you don’t want that “C” too tight. You have to be ready to go and remove them from the grill as quickly as possible.
Recipe Tips
- Use good quality fresh or frozen large or jumbo shrimp. Prep the shrimp ahead of time by peeling (leave the tails intact) and deveining them. Dry them well with paper towels.
- Toss the shrimp with the marinade in a bowl or zipper bag for at least 15 minutes up to 1 hour. Store in the fridge while they are marinating.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes before threading the shrimp on.
- Preheat the grill to 450 degrees. These are equally delicious grilled over a charcoal or gas grill.
- If you want to add vegetables to the recipe, marinate them separately. Thread them on separate skewers and add them to the grill about 5-7 minutes ahead of the shrimp.
What To Serve With Grilled Shrimp
Try cilantro lime rice, fettuccine alfredo, or angel hair pasta with garlic and parmesan, with a side of oven-roasted asparagus, sauteed green beans, or zucchini noodles (zoodles).
Frequently Asked Questions
Thaw them in the sink in a colander with cold running water over them or in a big bowl of cold water. Make sure the water stays cold while the shrimp are thawing. Dry the shrimp and start your recipe.
To devein the shrimp, take a small paring knife and make a shallow cut down the center of the back to the top edge of where the tail is or was. Then remove the intestine by running the back of the shrimp under cool running water and rubbing it with your fingers so the vein will rinse out easily.
Reheat in the oven at 275 degrees in a single layer on a baking. Cover the shrimp loosely with aluminum foil and reheat for 5 minutes or until warm. Place the shrimp on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a moistened paper towel. Heat at 30-second intervals at 60% power until warm.
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Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley or basil
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, crushed red pepper, and Worcestershire Sauce.
- Preheat the grill to 450 degrees. Grill for 2 minutes on each side or until they turn light pink on the outside and opaque or white on the inside. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use good quality fresh or frozen large or jumbo shrimp. Prep the shrimp ahead of time by peeling (leave the tails intact) and deveining them. Dry them well with paper towels.
- Toss the shrimp with the marinade in a bowl or zipper bag for at least 15 minutes up to 1 hour. Store in the fridge while it is marinating.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes before threading the shrimp on.
- Preheat the grill to 450 degrees. These are equally delicious grilled over a charcoal or gas grill.
- If you want to add vegetables to the recipe, marinate them separately. Thread them on separate skewers and add them to the grill about 5-7 minutes ahead of the shrimp.
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Nancy
For easy turning, thread your shrimp on two skewers; easy to flip and they don’t twist around.
Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tip, Nancy!
Karen
This is my new favorite way to cook shrimp. It is tasty, easy, and quick. Thanks for sharing the recipe, Beth.
Tammy
Oh these look so delicious! What a wonderful dish…my mouth is watering. It’s so easy to make too…perfect for summer!
Kat
Your detailed instructions and beautiful photos make me excited to try the recipe myself. Thanks for sharing your passion for cooking!
StarTraci
Gosh, these look gorgeous. I am glad I read this because I think that I have been overcooking my shrimp a bit. You’re right, they’re expensive, so I don’t want to be pushing that!
Beth Pierce
So true!
Sue-Tanya Mchorgh
Wow, these grilled shrimp kebabs look absolutely scrumptious! I can’t wait to fire up the grill and try this recipe for my next outdoor gathering. Thanks for sharing this delightful and easy-to-follow recipe that will surely impress my guests!
Moni
I’m really impressed with your grilled shrimp skewers recipe! The step-by-step instructions and tips make it easy to follow along, and the accompanying photos are mouthwatering. I appreciate the variety of marinade options you provided. Can’t wait to try it!
Kimberly C
We loved these grilled shrimp. They were easy and so flavor packed. Great summer recipe. I will make them again.
Nadalie
I love shrimps but it’s always tricky to devien them. I have to do better next time and prep this grilled shrimp kebabs!
Sam
Just made this and was surprised about how easy it was to make. The marinade is truly what makes this so delicious. Putting it in our weekly rotation during the warmer months.
Valentina
These grilled shrimp kebabs are so juicy and loaded with flavors!
Samantha
We made this shrimp last night and served it over salads. So easy and delicious! These kebabs would also make a great party appetizer! Saving this one for sure…thank you!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Samantha! So glad that you liked it!