This simple grilled shrimp recipe is a tasty summer favorite, suitable for many dietary needs! Break out the skewers, because we’re having seafood tonight!

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I know I don’t always post the most diet-friendly recipes here at Love Bakes Good Cakes…and I’m totally fine with that, usually. Sometimes you just want something to eat that’s so good and so full of calories it’s almost a sin to look at! But…if you are looking to eat healthily … summer is a really good time to do it. (After all…winter and fall have all the good food holidays…and we all put on those winter pounds to hibernate, don’t we?!)

Grilled Shrimp

So today we’re talking about a grilled shrimp recipe! More specifically…grilled shrimp on skewers, with a fantastic buttery-garlic marinade. This is a recipe that’s easy and uses ingredients you can find at the supermarket or right up on your shelves. All the things I like in a recipe!! And the meal itself hits the spot and fills you right up.

As I said, too, shrimp is a healthy meat, if you really like seafood, and if that is important to you. It’s low in calories and carbs, high in protein and antioxidants, has a lot of nutrients you need…and the rest of this recipe is the marinade, which is all veggies and a bit of butter (which you can substitute if you’re not a fan). So there you have it, a healthy summer recipe here on Love Bakes Good Cakes.

But all that aside…no matter why you make this meal, you won’t be able to get enough of the marinade, you won’t be able to get enough of the shrimp, you won’t be able to get enough of this recipe, period!!

Grilled Shrimp On Skewers – Ingredients & Utensils Needed

Ingredients

Grilled Shrimp

• 16-20 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled, cleaned
• ½ cup butter
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ¼ cup dried parsley
• ¼ cup chives
• 2 tablespoons granulated garlic

Dipping Sauce

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• Pinch of salt
• Juice of ½ lemon

Utensils/Other Items

• Wooden skewers
• A microwave-safe bowl
• Small saucepan

 

Dietary notes

This is a pretty decent keto recipe if you’re looking for something like that! It is gluten-free, too, and you could easily swap the butter out with something else to make it dairy-free. It’s definitely not vegan or vegetarian, obviously … unless you’re a vegetarian who’s okay with seafood!

Grilled Shrimp On Skewers – Recipe Instructions

Grilled Shrimp

• Soak the wooden skewers for at least 20 minutes.
• Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
• Add herbs and garlic to the bowl, mixing well.
• Add the cleaned and peeled shrimp to the bowl, stirring to coat them.
• Place the shrimp in the refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
• Remove the marinated shrimp and thread them onto the skewers.
• Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink.
• Remove and serve the shrimp immediately with dipping sauce (see below).
• Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Dipping Sauce

• In a small saucepan on the stove or on the grill, melt the butter.
• Add garlic, salt, and lemon juice.
• Heat through for about 1-2 minutes.

Grilled Shrimp On Skewers – Questions

Even though it’s simple, I was thinking it’s probably best to answer a few questions about this grilled shrimp recipe!

What’s a good side dish to prepare with this?

• I’ve listed some down at the bottom of the post. Salads are usually a big hit!!

Do I have to use an outdoor grill to make these?

• You can use a grill pan too if it’s not nice outside! But do grill them. Even if this recipe wasn’t about grilled shrimp, I think grilling them is the best way to eat them!

Should I remove the tails?

• It’s up to you for sure! It doesn’t affect the taste or the recipe or anything like that.

Tell me what you’re making!

In the comments below, let me know how this recipe came out for you! Did you and your family totally adore it?! Or did you have to make variations? If you have questions about any part of the recipe, too, ask away!

More great recipes…

What would go well with this grilled shrimp recipe? Glad you asked! Here are a few suggestions:

• Crunchy Slaw with Citrus Cilantro
• Grilled Zucchini and Mushrooms
• Avocado-Cilantro Pasta Salad
• Arugula Salad with Lemon Balsamic Dressing
• Creamy Chipotle Pasta Salad

Or maybe you’re looking for more shrimp goodness?! I don’t blame you! Try these other recipes:

• Quick and Easy Cajun Shrimp
• Honey Walnut Shrimp
• Orange and Broccoli Shrimp with Rice
• Crispy Beer-Battered Shrimp
• Fiesta Lime Shrimp Salad

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