You will love these grilled shrimp skewers because you can get away with affordable medium size shrimp, marinating time equals 0 minutes and they can be on your table in 16 minutes. Thread, brush, flip-flop and voila. Yes, exactly like that.
I personally see no need to marinate shrimp as a touch of olive oil, garlic and herbs can give this delicate meat a lot of flavour.
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How to Make Shrimp Skewers on the Grill
- If using wooden skewers, pre-soak for 30 minutes. Thread shrimp onto skewers, about 5-7 per skewer.
- In a small bowl, add olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, pepper and whisk (I use a brush). Brush each shrimp skewer on each side with the glaze and place onto a platter.
- Preheat grill on medium heat and lightly oil the surface. Place shrimp skewers on BBQ, quickly brush with half of the glaze, cover and grill for 2-3 minutes. Flip, brush with remaining glaze, cover and grill for 2 more minutes or until no longer transparent and pink.
- Serve warm or cold, wit ha side of quinoa or brown rice, and a healthy salad like cauliflower potato salad.
Shrimp Skewers
This Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe is SO easy without marinating and full of flavour thanks to delicious healthy sauce. You could be enjoying these shrimp skewers in 16 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 10 skewers (7 shrimp each)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs raw medium shrimp, deveined & tail on
- 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 large garlic clove, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp oregano, dried
- Pinch of salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, pre-soak for 30 minutes. Thread shrimp onto skewers, about 5-7 per skewer.
- In a small bowl, add olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, pepper and whisk (I use a brush). Brush each shrimp skewer on each side with the glaze and place onto a platter.
- Preheat grill on medium heat and lightly oil the surface. Place shrimp skewers on BBQ, quickly brush with half of the glaze, cover and grill for 2-3 minutes. Flip, brush with remaining glaze, cover and grill for 2 more minutes or until no longer transparent and pink.
- Serve warm or cold, wit ha side of quinoa or brown rice, and a healthy salad like cauliflower potato salad (recipe coming soon).
Store: Refrigerate covered for up to 2 days.
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Loved how easy these shrimp skewers were to make.
★★★★★