Grilled Shrimp Skewers
These grilled shrimp skewers pair juicy, smoky shrimp with sweet pineapple for a quick summer meal. They marinate in a bright garlic-lemon mixture, then grill in just a few minutes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 92kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, I prefer 16/20 or 13/15 size
- 6 slices Pineapple divided into 4 pieces each
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Lemon you will need about 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp of the lemon zest
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional, for heat
- Chopped parsley and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Make the shrimp marinade: In a large bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the shrimp: Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate in the fridge for 15–30 minutes.
- Thread the shrimp skewers: Thread shrimp and chopped pineapple onto skewers, piercing through the thick and thin parts so they stay secure.
- Grill the shrimp skewers: Preheat your grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat. Grill shrimp skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, or until opaque and lightly charred.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use large shrimp: I prefer 16/20 or 13/15 shrimp because they stay juicy and are easier to secure on the skewers.
- Do not marinate longer than 30 minutes: The lemon juice can begin changing the shrimp’s texture.
- Soak wooden skewers: Soak them in water for at least 20 minutes before grilling, or use reusable metal skewers.
- Watch for doneness: Remove the shrimp once they are opaque and curled into a loose “C” shape. A tight curl usually means they are overcooked.
- Try another seasoning: Replace the smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes with Cajun Seasoning, Creole Seasoning, Old Bay Seasoning, or Jerk Seasoning. Since each blend contains a different amount of salt, reduce or omit the separate salt as needed.
- No outdoor grill: Cook the skewers on a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
