Spiced Grilled Shrimp Skewers (Printable)
Juicy spiced shrimp grilled and brightened with fresh lemon for a delicious, easy-to-make dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/2 tsp ground coriander
07 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 tsp lemon zest
→ To Serve
12 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges
13 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes if using to prevent burning on the grill.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until well combined.
03 - Add shrimp to the marinade, toss thoroughly to coat, and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature.
04 - Thread shrimp onto skewers by piercing through both the head and tail ends to form a C shape, ensuring even cooking.
05 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
06 - Grill shrimp skewers for 2 to 3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque throughout and lightly charred.
07 - Remove from grill, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade comes together in literally three minutes but tastes like you planned all day
- Shrimp cook so fast that weeknight dinner feels fancy without the effort
02 -
- Do not overcook shrimp, they turn rubbery fast and I learned this the hard way at my first dinner party
- Metal skewers cook shrimp faster than wood, so check them a minute earlier
03 -
- Pat the shrimp really dry before marinating so the spices actually stick
- Leave the tails on if you want them to look fancy, but remove for easier eating