Spiced Grilled Shrimp Skewers (Printable)
Marinated shrimp grilled on skewers, delivering vibrant flavors with a blend of warm spices.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
08 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
12 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add shrimp to the bowl and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 10–20 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate.
03 - If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent scorching during grilling.
04 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, piercing through both the tail and head sections for secure positioning.
05 - Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature.
06 - Grill skewers for 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp turn opaque and develop light char marks.
07 - Arrange skewers on a serving platter, scatter fresh herbs over top, and accompany with lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The spice blend hits that perfect sweet spot between warming and bright, making each bite feel like a tiny vacation somewhere sunny
- These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like theyve been marinating for hours
- Theyre equally impressive as a passed appetizer or the star of a casual weeknight dinner
02 -
- Over-marinating shrimp in citrus will actually start to cook them, leaving you with a mushy texture instead of plump and juicy
- Crowding the grill drops the temperature fast, so work in batches if you are making a big batch
- Shrimp continue cooking after they come off the heat, so pull them when they are just barely opaque
03 -
- Pat the shrimp completely dry before adding them to the marinade so the spices actually stick
- Get your grill screaming hot and do not touch the shrimp for at least 90 seconds so they develop proper char marks