Go Back
–+ servings
Overhead shot of cooked shrimp and vegetable skewers garnished with lemon and herbs on a serving platter 3
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Shrimp Skewers (Best Marinade!)

These easy shrimp skewers with a zesty lemon, herb and garlic marinade are perfect for summer grilling, and they're ready in 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 242kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb shrimp

Marinade

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped basil or 1 tsp dried
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes

Veggies

  • 1 bell pepper any colour, chopped
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 1 zucchini sliced

Optional side dish ideas

  • Garlic bread
  • Rice

Instructions

  • Preheat the BBQ to 425 F. Mix the shrimp and veggies with the marinade ingredients in a large bowl and marinate for 5-10 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and veggies to skewers, alternating adding each shrimp and vegetable, then place on the grill and cook for 5 minutes per side.
  • Serve with garlic bread or rice on the side and enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional info does not include rice or garlic bread.
Pat the shrimp dry before marinating to help the flavours stick better.
Cut the veggies into even pieces so they cook at the same rate as the shrimp. 
Watch the grill closely—shrimp cook fast and can become rubbery if overdone.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 274mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 708mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1070IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1mg