How to grill shrimp?
Learn everything you need to know about how to grill shrimp! This shrimp kabob recipe is easy, delicious, and perfect for grilling season!
Servings: 4
Calories: 175kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp * peeled and deveined, thawed
- 1 tbs garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 tbs lime juice
- 10 key limes optional
Additional Items:
- Skewers*
Instructions
- If shrimp are frozen thaw under cold running water.1 lb large shrimp
- Brush your grill grate lightly with a little oil then preheat your grill to medium high.
- In a medium sized bowl mix together all the spices, olive oil, and lime juice.1 tbs garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 tbs olive oil, 1 tbs lime juice
- Add in the shrimp and toss to coat.
- Skewer the shrimp alternating between shrimp and key lime halves.10 key limes, Skewers*
- Cook the shrimp kabobs on the grill for 3 minutes, flip, and cook for another three. When done the shrimp should no longer be see through, but white, pink, and opaque (not see through!).
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- *You can easily double or triple this recipe!
- *I used metal skewers but you can use wooden skewers too. Just make sure to soak the wooden ones to prevent any charring or fires.
- Store leftover shrimp in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 727mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg