Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make grilled shrimp skewers marinated in a flavorful blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices, perfect for a quick and healthy meal on the grill or grill pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 30-60 minutes soaking time for skewers)
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 46-76 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Skewers
- 8 Bamboo skewers
Marinade
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Main
- 1 lb Large shrimp (31/40 size, peeled and deveined)
Instructions
- Soak skewers: Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 30-60 minutes before using to prevent them from burning on the grill.
- Prepare marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Marinate shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade and gently toss to coat. Let the shrimp marinate for 15-30 minutes, but avoid marinating longer to prevent texture changes.
- Preheat grill: Preheat your outdoor grill for about 15 minutes to medium-high heat, or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes if cooking indoors.
- Thread shrimp: Remove shrimp from the marinade and thread them evenly onto the soaked bamboo skewers, preparing them for grilling.
- Grill shrimp: Place the shrimp skewers onto the hot grill and cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque on the bottom but still slightly translucent on top. Flip the skewers and grill for another 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are fully opaque and cooked through.
Notes
- Do not over-marinate the shrimp to maintain the best texture.
- Soaking bamboo skewers prevents them from burning during grilling.
- Ensure the grill or grill pan is properly heated for even cooking.
- Shrimp cook quickly; watch closely to avoid overcooking, which can make them tough.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
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