Description
Succulent, perfectly seasoned shrimp skewers with a zesty marinade, grilled to perfection with beautiful char marks. Quick, healthy, and incredibly flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8–10 wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- 1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
- 3. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
- 4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 375-400 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean and oil the grill grates.
- 5. Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, piercing each shrimp twice (through the tail and head end) to create a C-shape, leaving small gaps between each piece.
- 6. Pat the skewered shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess marinade for better charring.
- 7. Place skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side without moving them.
- 8. Flip the skewers and grill for another 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout with slight char marks.
- 9. Remove from grill and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- 10. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Store leftover grilled shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. These skewers pair wonderfully with cucumber salad, rice pilaf, or grilled vegetables. For meal prep, marinate shrimp and thread onto skewers up to 24 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (5-6 shrimp)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g