Grilled Shrimp
This is the best way to make Grilled Shrimp Skewers! The recipe takes just 5 minutes to grill and tastes succulent with the perfect charred smokiness! Don't miss my tip on brushing extra marinade over the cooked shrimp to ensure great flavor in every bite!These Cajun shrimp skewers are perfect for topping salads and grains, stuffing tacos, and using as leftovers! Add these to your summer BBQ menu!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, or 8 Tbsp
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 1 Tbsp cajun spice, provides light heat; it's not too spicy
- 1/2 tsp salt, omit if using salted butter
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice, from 1/2 medium lemon
- 2 lbs large shrimp, (21-25 count*), uncooked, peeled and deveined
Instructions
- Prep - Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes (reduces burning of the sticks). Preheat Grill to med/high (400˚F).
- Heat marinade - Combine all marinade ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Pour half of the mixture into a ramekin and leave the remaining marinade in the pan (You'll brush on half now and brush on the remaining marinade after the shrimp are grilled).
- Skewer 4 shrimp on each damp skewer without leaving spaces. Lay skewers flat on a rimmed cookie sheet. Brush one side of the skewered shrimp with sauce and refrigerate for 2 minutes until the butter firms up. Flip shrimp over, brush second side, and refrigerate 2 minutes until butter firms up.
- Grill - Place skewers on the hot barbecue and grill shrimp with the lid on about 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through and no longer transparent. Remove shrimp from the grill. Don't overcook or they will be rubbery. Brush on reserved sauce and serve.
Notes
To save time, you can buy tail-on shrimp that are already peeled and deveined. We purchased shrimp at Costco.
*When buying large shrimp, the bag should say '21-25 count,' which indicates how many shrimp are in 1 lb. Storage: Cool cooked shrimp and store in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, eat cold, or reheat in the air fryer or on a skillet until just heated through.
*When buying large shrimp, the bag should say '21-25 count,' which indicates how many shrimp are in 1 lb. Storage: Cool cooked shrimp and store in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, eat cold, or reheat in the air fryer or on a skillet until just heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Shrimp
Amount per Serving
Calories
135
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
142
mg
47
%
Sodium
188
mg
8
%
Potassium
220
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
524
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
54
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
