A juicy, succulent crowd pleaser!
Nothing tastes better than shrimp grilled to juicy, succulent perfection. Perfect for backyard parties or neighborhood potlucks, these Shrimp Skewers with Garlic-Lime Marinade are simple to whip up, but taste luxurious. And best of all? The recipe ditches the processed ingredients used in store-bought dressings and marinades. Instead, it calls for 100% clean and wholesome ingredients.
Zesty paprika, extra virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper are whisked together to form a mouthwatering marinade. Fresh squeezed lime juice adds a splash of tanginess that’s sure to keep your taste buds on their toes! After coating the shrimp with the mixture, shrimp skewers only take a few minutes on the grill before they’re cooked to heavenly perfection. Top with some chopped cilantro for a garden-fresh finishing touch.
If the weather doesn’t allow the luxury of grilling, you can easily pop these skewers in the oven and still enjoy a roasted, protein-packed meal that’s bursting with flavor!
Shrimp Skewers with Garlic-Lime Marinade
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 3 garlic cloves sliced thin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pound raw shrimp large, cleaned and deveined
- 1/4 cup cilantro or parsley, finely chopped for serving
Dipping Sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika for the marinade.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers, about 5 to 6 shrimp per skewer. Place on a plate. Pour marinade over shrimp skewers.
To Grill
- Oil grates of a grill and set to medium heat. Add skewers to grill and cook for about 2 minutes per side or until pink and opaque, basting with any extra marinade while cooking.
To Roast in Oven
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Lay skewers on baking sheet and roast for about 5 minutes, until pink and opaque. Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley to serve, if desired.
Optional Dipping Sauce
- Whisk all ingredients until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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This is a fantastic recipe, the flavor is beyond!!
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Sharon!
These are awesome, we will grill up for an appetizer or with a meal.
Didn’t have a lime so used a lemon, so good. Thank you!
That sounds great, Jean! Thanks for the review!
Oh and by the way, don’t need to make the sauce, didn’t miss it and they were still awesome!