Grilled Marinated Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Name: Grilled Marinated Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, leave the tails attached); wooden skewer; MARINADE; 1 cup olive oil; 4 -5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or the juice of 1 lemon); 2 tablespoons louisinana hot sauce; 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, leave the tails attached)
wooden skewer
MARINADE
1 cup olive oil
4 -5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or the juice of 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons louisinana hot sauce
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper

1
In a bowl whisk together all marinade ingredients until well blended (remove 3-4 tablespoons to brush on the shrimp while cooking).
2
Pour the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add in the shrimp, seal bag and toss to coat the marinade with the shrimp.
3
Refrigerate for 2 hours.
4
Soak the wooden skewers in cold water 30 minutes before threading.
5
Set grill heat to medium-low.
6
Thread the shrimp onto the skewers piercing once near the tail and once near the head; discard the marinade.
7
Grease the grill grate.
8
Cook shrimp for about 5 minutes per side or until opaque, brushing frequently with the reserved marinade.

851

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, leave the tails attached), wooden skewer, MARINADE, 1 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Marinated Shrimp Skewers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Marinated Shrimp Skewers

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Variations & substitutions

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