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Try My Easy Grilled Shrimp!
If you are planning a cookout, then these Grilled Shrimp Skewers need to make an appearance! Marinated in a lemon and herb dressing, they take minutes to prep and are super quick to cook. Wonderfully juicy and full of flavor, pair them with some grilled sides like Grilled Vegetables, Grilled Onions and even Grilled Lettuce with a Caesar dressing!
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Grilled Shrimp Skewers Ingredients
- Shrimp: I usually use frozen shrimp, but you can also use fresh shrimp. Thaw them in the fridge overnight in a fine mesh sieve so the water drains out of them. If you are short on time, place them in a bowl in the sink and run them under cold water tap.
- Oil: Use a high-heat oil like regular olive oil (not extra virgin) or use avocado oil for best results on the grill.
- Lemon juice: It helps to tenderize the shrimp; but you can swap it with any acid like red wine vinegar.
- Spices: Salt, pepper, oregano, paprika and garlic powder. Feel free to swap with 3 teaspoons of your favorite seasoning.
How to Make Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Recipe Tips
- Don’t marinate the shrimp for longer than 2 hours. The acid from the lemon juice can actually cook the shrimp without any heat needed, which is what happens with a long marinade time.
- Broil the shrimp in the oven if you don’t have a grill. Once the broiler is preheated, place the shrimp skewers on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray or lined with parchment paper. Broil for 2-3 minutes, then flip and broil for another 2-3 minutes; watching it closely so it doesn’t over-cook.
- Peel and devein the shrimp before you marinade them. Otherwise all the marinade will be on the outside of the shrimp only. I prefer to leave the tails on, but you can remove them if you like.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cook super fast, and only need 2 to 3 minutes each side. If you overcook them, they lose their juiciness and become rubbery. Th shrimp skewers are cooked when they turn an opaque pink, they are overcooked if they start to curl up.
Serving Ideas
Since you’re throwing the shrimp skewers on the grill, I recommend some other grilled options or an easy salad to go on the side. Here are some great options!
- Grilled Veggie Kabobs
- Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
- Grilled Tomatoes
- Fresh Garden Salad
- Smashed Cucumber Salad
- Greek Orzo Salad
- Mediterranean Potato Salad
- Shredded Red Cabbage Slaw
Recipe Help & FAQs
Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet with a little olive oil.
Yes, you can freeze grilled shrimp and store for up to 3 months. Make sure to cool the shrimp completely before freezing, then transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag.
Skewering the shrimp is the easiest way to cook them on the grill. They won’t fall between the grates and it means that you can turn them all at the same time so that they cook evenly. You can use either metal or wooden skewers, if you use wooden, soak them in water for an hour before grilling so they don’t burn.
More Shrimp Recipes
- Shrimp Avocado Salad
- Honey Walnut Shrimp
- Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
- Healthy Shrimp Scampi
- Shrimp Avocado Bean Salsa
- Chili Lime Shrimp
- One Pan Shrimp and Rice
- Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi
- Grilled Shrimp Tacos
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Grilled Shrimp
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Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Chopped parsley for serving
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Place the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, 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.
- Skewer 4-6 shrimp on each soaked skewer and place on a plate while skewering the remaining shrimp.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until the color is pink and shrimp is opaque.
- Serve warm with fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
I was going to buy steamed shrimp from the grocery store and peel it for Easter and it would be cold. However, I saw your recipe and I was wondering if I grilled these in the morning and then refrigerate it could we eat them cold or room temperature and have you ever done this and how do they taste?
You can absolutely grill raw shrimp in the morning and pop them in the fridge to eat cold later in the day! Grilling them gives a wonderful flavor and they taste great hot or cold. Hope you and your family enjoy!!
My go-to shrimp recipe. Love it!
Yay, love that!! Thanks, Bonnie!
Mase these today. Amazing!
Yay, so happy you loved them!! Thank you!
Planned to make this recipe for large Christmas Eve party. Had niece make the marinade 4 hours in advance. Put peeled and deveined shrimp in marinade 2 hours before party. However, didn’t get to actually skewer and cook on grill since guests arrived early. We ended up with tons of food that night so ended up grilling next day. It was still delicious! Husband said recipe is a keeper. Very easy and forgiving recipe!
So happy you found it easy and forgiving!! Thank you so much, Christina!
Very good! Used jumbo (21/25) shrimp and cut salt down to 1/4 tsp.
So glad you liked it, Courtney! Thank you!!
Has anyone tried substituting a Cajun mix for the paprika? Or adding any Cajun seasoning? If so how much?
I haven’t but it sounds great! Let me know how it tastes if you end up trying it.
I ate an ungodly amount of shrimp the first time we made this. Easy, fast, and seriously delicious. We’re making it again tonight!
Haha yay, I’m so glad you love it! Thank you so much, Ally!!
Perfect recipe, delicious! Saved to favorites. I would cut salt to ¼ tsp. Marinated for 20 minutes grilled 2 1/2 minutes, flipped- 1.75 mins.
Thank you, Martha! I appreciate your notes!
This was delicious and my family LOVED it. Will cook again for sure!!!!
Aww, I’m happy your family loved this one! Thank you so much, Kristie!!
Alright seasoning. A bit too much salt
Thank you for the feedback, Jimmy. So sorry you didn’t find the seasoning to your liking.