Shrimp Kabobs On The Grill
These juicy shrimp kabobs on the grill are smoky, tender, and ready in minutes. A simple marinade and quick grilling deliver big flavor every time.
Ingredients
Shrimp Kabob Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, optional garnish
- Optional veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, onions cut into chunks for skewering
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper for the marinade. Toss the shrimp to coat and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes or use metal skewers. Thread the shrimp and optional veggies onto skewers, leaving slight gaps for even cooking.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place the shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once, until pink and lightly charred.
- Remove the shrimp kabobs from the grill. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
For best results, use large shrimp and avoid over-marinating. Turn the shrimp skewers once for even cooking and juicy, flavorful results.
Nutrition Information
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- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
- Sodium: 500mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 3g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Vitamin A: 6% Daily Value
- Vitamin C: 8% Daily Value