If you’re a shrimp lover, you’ll be obsessed with this grilled shrimp recipe (and these 3 easy grilled shrimp marinades).
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How to Make Grilled Shrimp Skewers
- Soak and Prep. Soak the wooden skewers in water, and combine all ingredients together for the shrimp marinade.
- Marinate the Shrimp. Pour the marinade over your shrimp for at least 20 minutes (or put in a ziplock bag and add marinade).
- Prep and Grill. Skewer the shrimp on to the wooden skewers. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and they are slightly charred.
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Make-Ahead and Storage Instructions
To Make-Ahead: Marinate the shrimp up to 8 hours in advance, keeping them covered in the refrigerator. Skewer just before grilling, or skewer ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to cook.
To Store: Place any cooked shrimp skewers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the grill or in a skillet until warmed through.
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Grilled Shrimp Skewers + Marinades
If you're a shrimp lover, you'll be obsessed with this grilled shrimp recipe (and these 3 easy grilled shrimp marinades).
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Lemon & Herb Marinade:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Sweet Mustard Marinade:
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1½ tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Soy Lime Ginger Marinade:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1½ tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ tsp chili flakes, optional
- ½ tsp sesame seeds, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients.
- Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers.
- Grill over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Garnish and serve.
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