Grilled Shrimp Skewers lightly seasoned with kosher salt and pepper for an easy and delicious dish that's perfect as an appetizer, lunch, or casual weeknight dinner. If you're a shrimp lover, you'll appreciate the simplicity of this quick and easy dish.
The beauty of grilled shrimp skewers are their versatility. Of course, you can serve over a bed of rice pilaf but why not switch things up a bit and serve alongside grilled vegetables.
How to make grilled shrimp skewers
When making grilled shrimp skewers, buy jumbo raw shrimp. I believe this is the best size for grilling shrimp. However, if you're only able to get your hands on the smaller shrimp that works fine too.
For this recipe, I decided to keep it really simple and season only with salt and pepper. I didn't want to overpower the delicate shrimp taste with any robust flavors, so I just kept it really simple.
Cleaning Shrimp: Peel the shell from the shrimp if it's still intact and remove the dark digestive tract also known as de-veining and rinse the shrimp with cold water and place on a baking sheet layered with paper towels to absorb the moisture from the shrimp.
Seasoning Shrimp: Place shrimp in a small bowl and drizzle with grape-seed oil or extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Next, thread 5 to 7 shrimp through each skewer.
Grilling Shrimp: Place each skewer on the grill grates of an indoor or outdoor grill and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Shrimp cook very quickly and these grilled shrimp skewers are no exception. So it's important to stay close by to avoid overcooking. You'll know the shrimp are done when they turn pink and opaque in color and just begin to curl into a C-shape.
Serve: Remove the shrimp skewers from the grill and serve alongside grilled bok- choy (see photo).
Do you peel shrimp for skewers
I think it's important to peel the shell from the body of the shrimp while leaving the shell around the tail intact (if you'd like). This makes it easier to eat and your hands less messy.
What seasoning is best on shrimp
There are infinite ways to season shrimp seriously the possibilities are endless. For this recipe, I wanted to point out that you can literally keep it simple by adding kosher salt and pepper for the most beautiful and delicious tasting shrimp.
What temperature should I grill shrimp
Shrimp should be grilled at a high temperature over direct heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Again, pay attention so you do not overcook these delicious shrimp skewers. When shrimp are overcooked, they taste tough and rubbery. Although they're edible, they're unpleasant to eat.
Recipe Tips
- Shrimp are delicate and are not meant to be overcooked. However they're served, they should only be grilled/cooked for a few minutes.
- If you want a nice presentation, keep the tails of the shrimp intact.
- When grilling shrimp, use the jumbo shrimp if possible.
- Skewers should be used for grilling shrimp to prevent them from falling through the grill grates.
- An indoor or outdoor grill can be used for grilling shrimp.
- Grilling isn't the only method for cooking shrimp, you can broil, boil, saute, or fry.
- If using the wooden skewers soak them in water for at least 30 minutes, so they do not burn otherwise the metal skewers are really nice.
You may also like these other grilled recipes
Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Skewers
Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
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📖 Recipe
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Equipment
- Indoor grill
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs raw shrimp (jumbo size)
- 2 tablespoon grape-seed oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste)
- 2 teaspoon black pepper (more or less to taste)
- 2 clusters bok choy (optional) (each split lengthwise)
Instructions
- De-vein and clean shrimp and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels
- To a bowl add shrimp, grape-seed oil or extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt and pepper and marinate for 15 minutes then thread shrimp through skewers
- Place indoor grill over high heat. Place skewers on grill grates and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side
- Remove grilled shrimp kabobs from grill and plate
- Serve with grilled bok choy or a different side of your choice
Notes
- Shrimp are delicate and are not meant to be overcooked. However, they are served, they should only be grilled/cooked for a few minutes.
- If you want a nice presentation, keep the tails of the shrimp intact.
- When grilling shrimp, use the jumbo shrimp if possible.
- Skewers should be used for grilling shrimp to prevent them from falling through the grill grates.
- An indoor or outdoor grill can be used for grilling shrimp.
- Grilling isn't the only method for cooking shrimp, you can broil, boil, saute, or fry.
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