These quick, easy and healthy Grilled Garlic Herb Shrimp Skewers are perfect for summer grilling or roasting! (gluten free, paleo, low carb)
One of my favorite things about this time of year (besides wearing super comfy dresses) is sitting on the porch and doing some grilling, and this past weekend in Pittsburgh was perfect for it. It’s been pretty hot and humid lately thanks to the daily rain showers we’ve been getting, but since the showers only lasts for one to two hours, they haven’t interfered with my desire to grill and be outdoors.
Case in point: these Grilled Garlic Herb Shrimp Skewers that I made yesterday afternoon for lunch. Marinated in tons of herbs and spices that you likely already have in your pantry, these shrimp skewers take a total of 35 minutes to make and are juicy, flavorful and pretty damn healthy.
These skewers are exactly what I needed after having one too many drinks the night before. I met up with some friends at Butcher and the Rye for a drink followed by dinner at täkō on Saturday. I had one of their signature grilled octopus tacos and a chorizo taco because, well, I love chorizo. The verdict? I STILL love chorizo. 🙂 And of course I got a spicy cucumber margarita. It was hot and summer weekends just make me want refreshing cocktails. It’s my weakness. After dinner, we headed somewhere else and had more drinks.
So yeah, needless to say, my body desperately needed some healthy food it in the next day.
Thanks the Lord for quick meals.
Because the marinade for these shrimp skewers is made from ingredients that I regularly have in my kitchen, this recipe has officially become my go-to for grilled shrimp. It’s a great appetizer or party food, perfect for summer holidays like 4th of July and is a simple, no-fuss way to prepare juicy and flavorful shrimp.
Serve it alongside some rice for a complete and satisfying meal or in a taco topped with Parsley Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce to satisfy your summer taco cravings.
Because those summer taco cravings are REAL.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 pounds extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 15 wooden skewers
- 15 cherry tomatoes
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced into bite-sized squares
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into bite-sized squares
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large bowl (or resealable plastic bag), combine shrimp, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, orange juice, paprika, basil, thyme, sage, oregano, black pepper, salt and rosemary. Toss together until evenly coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- While shrimp is marinating, soak the wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.* Thread 3 shrimp, 1 cherry tomato, 1 onion slice and 1 bell pepper slice onto each wooden skewers until all 15 skewers are prepared.
- Cook the shrimp skewers on the grill for 3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice.
NOTES
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Elaine says
February 10, 2019 at 6:09 pmDelicious! Really better than any restaurant shrimp I’ve had. We used frozen, raw, peeled and deveined shrimp. Perfect!
Isabel says
March 17, 2019 at 1:42 pmThanks for letting me know, Elaine! I’m so happy you liked it!
Heidi says
June 15, 2018 at 6:36 amCan I use frozen uncooked shrimp?
Isabel says
June 28, 2018 at 8:30 amYes.
Julia says
September 24, 2017 at 6:20 amAMAZING RECIPE! I didn’t have the olive oil, so I used sunflower oil instead. Came out PERFECT! Really delicious, quick and easy to make.
My husband and I both LOVED this and will make again SOON.
Isabel says
October 4, 2017 at 9:04 pmThanks, Julia! I’m so glad you and your husband liked it! Sometimes simple tastes so good, right?!
Tasha Manzano says
September 16, 2017 at 1:20 pmLoved this recipe and it was such a hit, I am doing it again for a large church end of summer concert BBQ item. You’ll get lots of thumbs up with this recipe!!!!
I’ll be sending my guests to my Pinterest page for your recipe!
Isabel says
September 19, 2017 at 10:24 amTasha, thank you so much! I’m so happy everyone like it 🙂 I appreciate the nice feedback!
Dayna says
May 29, 2017 at 11:38 amThis is now our to go fro shrimp! I’ve made it 3 times in the last month!! Delicious!!!!!
Isabel says
May 31, 2017 at 3:52 pmYay! That’s awesome, Dayna. I’m so glad you like it! I’m hoping to update the photos very soon, too 🙂 So stay tuned!
Joseph says
April 25, 2017 at 7:16 amWith or without the shells
Isabel says
April 29, 2017 at 11:20 pmHi, Joseph. Thanks for asking! It’s without the shells.