Description
Shrimp Skewers on the Grill + Old Bay Marinade – an easy, step-by-step tutorial that teaches you how to make the best grilled shrimp recipe!
Ingredients
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Grilled Shrimp Skewers
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, deveined and shelled (ensure thawed if previously frozen)
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Old Bay Grilled Shrimp Marinade
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, sub avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, sub Tamari for gluten-free
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
Instructions
- Ensure grill grates are clean and preheat grill to medium-high heat (Approx. 400-450 degrees F).
- Salt and Pepper Option: Pat shrimp dry with a clean paper towel and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper.
- Marinade Option: Combine marinade ingredients and whisk together. Place shrimp in a medium bowl or silicone storage bag and pour marinade over top. Let marinate for 20-30 minutes.
- Taking a metal skewer, pierce the shrimp through the tail and then again through the thickest part and slide all the way to the bottom. Continue until all the shrimp are used.
- Place over direct heat and close lid. Let cook 2 minutes.
- Flip and close lid again. Let cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Shrimp is done cooking when the meat is no longer translucent.
- Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Leaving tails on: it is totally up to you if you want to leave the tail ends on or not – the recipe will work the same either way.
- Skewers: you can use metal or wooden skewers, but if you are using wooden skewers be sure to soak them for 30 minutes before using to reduce charring.
- Marinade: the marinade it totally optional – kosher salt and ground black pepper work well too!
- Fresh or Frozen Shrimp: flavor will be best when you can buy fresh shrimp the day you plan on cooking them, but frozen will definitely work just fine!
- Prep Time: I didn’t include the marinating time in the Prep Time listed as it is an optional step.
- How to Serve: we love serving them in these yummy Shrimp Avocado Rice Bowls!