Grilled Shrimp
Updated May 25, 2025
These grilled shrimp skewers are so quick and easy to make and wonderfully flavored with the best lemon and herb marinade for any cookout!
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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. My mom actually requests that I make these whenever we barbecue during the summer, and how can I say no when they’re so easy and so good?!
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 Grilling!
– Yumna
Grilled Shrimp 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
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.
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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
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.
Comments
Best shrimp recipe ever! The shrimp are tasty and the recipe is so simple. It’s on our go to recipes now. Thank you!
Yay, so happy you love it!! Thank you so much!
Hi Yumna,
Is there a way to air fry these? Thanks in advance!
I haven’t tried air frying this recipe myself but I think it should work out! I recommend air frying at 400ºF for 5-7 minutes. Let me know how it turns out!
Just the right combination of spices!
Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it!!
This was great, and easy too! I marinated for a little over an hour.
Yay!! So happy you liked it, Brenda! Thank you!
My wife said this was the best grilled shrimp recipe I ever made; marinated for about 45 minutes. Thank you!
Wow, what a compliment!! Thank you so much, Skippy! Glad your wife enjoyed it!
Always looking for new recipes to please my hubby (and myself). This was so easy, fast and delicious. Already added to my repertoire. LOVED it❤️
Yay, so happy you loved it!! Thanks, Lynn!
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