Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon

Prep: 5 min4 servingsmediumAmerican
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon

Quick grilled shrimp skewers brushed with olive oil and grill seasoning, cooked through in just minutes. Threaded onto bamboo skewers and served with fresh lemon wedges for brightness. A simple, lean protein option ready in under 15 minutes total.

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
    avocado oil1:1neutral oil

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  • 1 tbsp grill seasoning
    Cajun seasoning1:1spice

    adds heat

  • non-stick coating, for grill
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
    lime1:1citrus
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  • bamboo skewers, soaked

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the grill to 350 degrees.

  2. 2

    Rinse the shrimp and pat dry.

  3. 3

    Thread the shrimp onto bamboo skewers.

  4. 4

    Brush the skewers lightly with olive oil.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle the shrimp with grill seasoning.

  6. 6

    Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes total, turning once during grilling.

  7. 7

    Serve with fresh lemon wedges and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Tips

Tip 1

Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate cooked shrimp skewers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Make Ahead

Prepare and marinate shrimp with oil and seasoning up to 4 hours in advance. Thread onto skewers just before grilling.

Serve With

Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Common Mistakes

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Do not skip the dry step to avoid steam during grilling and ensure browning.

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Do not overload skewers to avoid uneven cooking.

Substitutions

grill seasoning
Cajun seasoning1:1spice

adds heat

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olive oil
avocado oil1:1neutral oil

higher smoke point

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lemon
lime1:1citrus
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