Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Grilled Shrimp Skewers are marinated in a lemon juice and simple seasoning to make an amazing seafood meal idea. The shrimp is then threaded through wooden skewers and grilled to perfection.

If you love shrimp, you might also like Grilled Shrimp Scampi Recipe, Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp, Garlic Lemon Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp Cocktail or Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe.

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Why We Love This Recipe

Cooking shrimp on the grill is one of my favorite ways to serve this delicious grilled seafood recipe. It cooks perfectly and with the best flavor.

You can easily make it with different types of seasoning for a crowd pleasing meal idea.

Ingredients

• Large Raw Shrimp – I like to the ones that are already peeled, deveined, tails-on

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Add Vegetables – Make Shrimp Kabobs for an complete meal idea. We like to add peppers and whole mushrooms with the shrimp for a healthy meal.
• Change the Seasoning – If you want to add some spice to your recipe, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• Grilled Shrimp Salad – Top your favorite salad with grilled shrimp. This a nice change from the normal grilled chicken.

How to Grill Shrimp Skewers

• Step 1 – Combine Marinade ingredients – Whisk together all the ingredients except for the shrimp in a medium size.
• Step 2 – Add Shrimp – Place the shrimp in the large bowl and toss and coat with marinade.

• Step 3 – Refrigerate Shrimp – Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours. While the shrimp is marinading, soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.

• Step 4 – Prepare Grill – Preheat a gas grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F). Then skewer the shrimp gently onto the wooden skewers.

• Step 5 – Cook Shrimp – Once you have thread the shrimp, place the skewers directly on the hot grill grates. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.

• Step 6 – Serve and Enjoy – Serve immediately while warm and enjoy! Top with chopped parsley.

Recipe Tips

• Marinating Shrimp – We recommend marinading for only about 15 minutes to 20 minutes. The acid in the lemon can actually cook the shrimp instead of the heat from the grill.
• Cook in the Oven – Prepare the Shrimp and place shrimp skewers on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Then broil for about 2 minutes on each side.
• Prepare Shrimp – Before you marinade shrimp, peel and devein shrimp. If you marinade while peel is still on shrimp the coating will have the shrimp.
• Watch Shrimp – Don’t overcook shrimp as shrimp cooks very fast. If overcooked, the shrimp will lose its juices and will become chewy.
• Frozen Shrimp – If you frozen shrimp, make sure you let it thaw completely before using. Thaw shrimp in cold water. Dry shrimp on a paper towel.

How to Grill Shrimp without Skewers

If you prefer you can grill shrimp without skewers. Cook the shrimp in a cast iron skillet or in a grill pan. Here are some of our favorite ways:

• Blackstone Grilled Shrimp – If you have a Blackstone Griddle, then try grilling shrimp on it. They large cooking surface cooks the shrimp perfect with a nice crispy texture.
• Grilled Shrimp in Foil – Grill Shrimp Foil Packets are so quick and easy and fun to make. You can change the seasoning or add in vegetables to make it a complete meal.
• Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Recipe – These grilled shrimp are the perfect weeknight meal to make. It takes minutes on the grill and the garlic parmesan topping, make this meal so delicious.

How Long to Cook Shrimp Skewers on Grill

Cooking shrimp skewers on the grill doesn’t take long. After the shrimp has marinated, then you grill shrimp for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

Make sure you have soaked the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning.

What to Serve with Grilled Shrimp

When we serve this Grilled Shrimp with skewers we like to serve with different sides. Most of the time, I try to do sides that can easily be prepared or can be grilled so it is easy clean up. Here are some of our favorites:

• Grilled Bake Potatoes – Bake Potatoes are an easy side and they come out perfectly when grilled.
• Grilled Asparagus in Foil – We love grilling out asparagus. You can even cook the asparagus in the same foil as the shrimp.
• Easy Crock Pot Rice – Rice, vegetables and shrimp is our favorite dinner option.
• Blackstone Hibachi Noodles Recipe – Simple and tasty side dish. You can even serve these shrimps over the top of the noodles.
• For more side ideas, see What to Serve with Grilled Shrimp.