Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Grilled shrimp skewers on a white plate with grilled lemon slices

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5 from 1225 votes

These grilled shrimp skewers are so quick and easy to make and wonderfully flavored with a lemon and herb marinade.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Marinating time 15

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 216kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

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.

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Notes

Storage: 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.

Make Ahead Tips: You can marinate the shrimp in advance but be careful not to do it for more than 2 hours because the acid from the lemon will end up cooking the shrimp. You can mix the marinade up to 5 days in advance though.

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