Grilled shrimp skewers
These grilled shrimp skewers are juicy, zesty, and packed with flavor from a simple lime and spice marinade. Perfect for BBQs, tacos, salads, or easy summer dinners.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
- Grill -OR-
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (or lemon juice)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (or smoked)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano (or dried thyme)
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for a few hours, or use metal skewers.
- In a bowl, mix all the spices and herbs. Add the olive oil and lime juice and stir to combine.
- Pat the shrimp dry, then add them to the marinade and toss to coat. Let sit for 15–30 minutes.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers, about three per skewer.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Lightly oil the grates if needed.
- Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink, opaque, and lightly charred.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges and fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak them for at least 1 hour to prevent burning on the grill.
- Don’t marinate the shrimp longer than 30 minutes—the lime juice can start to break them down.
- Leftover cooked shrimp can be refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 938mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg