Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Juicy grilled shrimp seasoned with lemon, garlic, paprika, and parsley, then cooked quickly on skewers.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the grill over high heat and clean the cooking grate.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill

  2. Step 2

    Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and parsley in a mixing bowl. Add the shrimp and toss until evenly coated.

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 30.0 ml Lemon Juice, 45.0 ml Olive Oil, 4.0 gr Paprika, 15.0 gr Parsley, 5.0 gr Salt, 680.0 gr Shrimp

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  3. Step 3

    Cover and refrigerate the seasoned shrimp for 15 minutes.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, curving each shrimp through two points so it stays secure.

    Cookware: skewers

  5. Step 5

    Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, turning once, until the shrimp are opaque and reach 63°C internally.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill, skewers, tongs

  6. Step 6

    Transfer the skewers to a clean serving plate and serve immediately.

    Cookware: serving plate, tongs

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Keep raw shrimp refrigerated until needed, use separate clean utensils for cooked shrimp, and cook to an internal temperature of 63°C.

Risk factors

  • raw shellfish
  • cross-contamination
  • undercooking
  • hot grill and skewers