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Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Juicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers for Your Summer BBQ Bliss

Delicious and easy Grilled Shrimp Skewers for your summer BBQ, featuring a flavorful garlic, lemon, and paprika marinade.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 6 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh preferred
  • 1 unit Lemon Juice or lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • pinch Salt kosher or sea salt recommended
  • pinch Pepper freshly ground preferred
For the Skewers
  • 1 pound Shrimp (peeled and deveined) medium or large
  • Fresh Herbs (optional) parsley, cilantro, or chives

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Medium-sized bowl
  • Whisk
  • Skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  3. Thread 4-5 shrimp onto each skewer, ensuring they aren’t crowded.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat, around 375-400°F. Clean and lightly oil the grill grates.
  5. Place the shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  6. Remove from the grill and sprinkle with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 150kcalProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These skewers are perfect for summer gatherings and can be adapted with different spices or vegetables.

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