Sweet, tender shrimp take just minutes to make on the grill. That’s what I’m talking about! How to grill Shrimp Skewers for a quick and easy weeknight meal! This meal couldn’t get any easier or any more delicious! Let me show you some quick shortcuts and you’ll be making these shrimp kabobs for dinner tonight!
If you’re wondering how to grill shrimp skewers, read on – this is an easy recipe and a perfect weeknight meal!
How to Grill Shrimp Skewers
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One of the reasons I love shrimp is because it’s such an easy weeknight meal and tastes just delicious! I have several great shrimp recipes on the blog – Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp and Garlic Shrimp at the Shrimp Shack!
Yup, shrimp is a fav here at the house and my favorite dunkers for shrimp is this easy Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipe. It has just a handful of ingredients, but packs a ton of flavor. It’s perfect for dunking shrimp, crab or just about any kind of seafood!
When I’m grilling just about any protein, I try to keep it simple. Olive oil and seasoning, perhaps some sauce at the end – your choice!
Start by brushing the kabobs with olive oil and sprinkle with seasoning.
Easy Grilled Shrimp Skewers
My first tip for making this is a simple meal is to purchase shrimp that has been shelled and deveined. Keep it easy-peasy!
My second tip is kinda silly but my market sells peeled, deveined shrimp that have already been skewered and they are just a buck! Is that crazy or what? $4.00 and we have the main dish for our dinner!
These are perfect for a meal, great for appetizers and delicious over a salad – seriously you can’t go wrong!
Grocery List for Grilled Shrimp Kabobs
- peeled, devined shrimp
- olive oil
- grill seasoning
- non-stick coating
Grilling shrimp skewers takes just minutes on the grill.
Shrimp Kabobs on Grill
Tips for Purchasing and Grilling Shrimp
- buy shrimp on the day you’re going to use it
- it should smell like the ocean – not fishy or spoiled
- refrigerate it prior to grilling
- rinse and pat dry before putting on the grill
What should grilled shrimp look like?
One of the biggest mistake people make with shrimp is overcooking it. When properly the tails of the shrimp will be pink and the flesh just slightly white. Overcooked the flesh will be bright white and the shrimp will be rubbery.
Cooked shrimp will curl into a little C shape.
Is it better to grill shrimp with shell on or off?
I don’t think it makes a different in flavor and frankly it’s much easier to deal with when you’re enjoying your meal when the shells are already removed.
Is shrimp supposed to be chewy?
It’s easy to overcook shrimp. It just takes minutes per side. Shrimp shouldn’t be chewy or dry. They should taste sweet, flavorful and moist.
Quick to cook this is a great weeknight meal!
Easy Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe
Steps to Grill Shrimp Skewers
- Preheat the grill.
- Rinse the shrimp, pat dry and skewer.
- Brush the shrimp with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with seasoning.
- Grilled for 5-7 minutes total, turning once during grilling.
What to serve with grilled shrimp
- Garden Salad Recipe with Creamy Vinaigrette
- Deviled Egg Potato Salad
- Slow Cooker Baked Beans
- Easy Strawberry Shortcake would be perfect for dessert!
More Shrimp Recipes to try!
- Shrimp Scampi Linguine Recipe
- Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp
- Grilled Shrimp Nicoise Salad Recipe
- Spicy Thai Noodle Soup with Shrimp
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How to Grill Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb. shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp grill seasoning
- non-stick coating for grill
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 350 degrees.
- Rinse shrimp, pat dry. Skewer the shrimp.
- Prepare the shrimp skewers by brushing lightly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the shrimp with seasoning.
- Grilled the skewers 5-7 minutes total, turning once during grilling.
Angela Paris says
You seriously know your way around a grill! These look incredible and I’m not really big on seafood usually 🙂
Pinning!
Bowl Me Over says
Yay!! That makes my day, I hope you really enjoy this recipe!
debi at Life Currents says
I love grilled shrimp! Such an easy and delicious dinner. And these herbs look like a fabulous addition to the shrimp.
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you so much!!!
Julie says
We love shrimp especially grilled. All of that spice flavor would make them delicious as a meal or appetizer!
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you Julie, I hope you give this recipe a try!
Angela says
So simple! What a great weeknight dish! I think I’ll serve them over some lemon couscous 😍
Bowl Me Over says
THAT sounds delicious – great combination Angela!
Jennifer A Stewart says
I’m with you and buying the ones already on the skewer! I am forever losing my package of skewers at home and by the time I get them, the shrimp, and all the time it takes to assemble them, I am on the losing end of that!
Bowl Me Over says
Exactly, right? Getting dinner on the table can be daunting enough and at a buck a piece, these are just perfect!
Sandra Shaffer says
Now I’m going to have to pay close attention to see if my grocery store carries skewered shrimp! Love this for a quick mid-week meal. We grill a lot during the summer months.
Bowl Me Over says
Good luck, I hope they carry them Sandra!!
Michaela Kenkel says
I love shrimp just about any way –but grilled is by far my FAVORITE!! Love when it gets that little bit of char on them!! So yummy!!
Bowl Me Over says
Definitely – easy and good!! Enjoy Michaela!!
michele says
Shrimp is one of our go to grilling recipes! This sounds so flavorful and I look forward to trying it!
Bowl Me Over says
Wonderful, I know you’ll love it Michele!
Amy Nash says
I happened to have this Lake Shore seasoning mix as well! It’s so good but I hadn’t tried it on shrimp yet. But man oh man it was delicious! Thanks for the helpful tips about grilling shrimp! It’s so easy!
Bowl Me Over says
Isn’t it just the BEST! I love it too, I’m so glad you’re enjoying it Amy!