These Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp Kabobs are a delightful combination of juicy shrimp, fresh herbs, and zesty marinade. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these flavorful kabobs are quick to prepare and even quicker to disappear!
Course Fish and Shellfish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Author N. Jay Sorensen, MBA RDN
Ingredients
2poundsof large shrimppeeled and deveined
1/3cupextra virgin olive oil
Zest of 2 lemons
4garlic clovesminced
1/4cuppacked chopped fresh parsley
1teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoonpaprika
1/2teaspooncoriander
1/2teaspoonred pepper flakes
Kosher salt
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, oregano, paprika, coriander, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade.
Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade in a separate bowl for later use.
Pat the shrimp dry and season with kosher salt. Place the shrimp in a large bowl and pour the marinade over them. Toss to ensure all the shrimp are coated.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes (avoid marinating for longer).
Preheat an outdoor gas grill to high heat. Reduce the heat to low (between 275 to 325ºF) and grease the cooking grates.
Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, approximately 4 large shrimp per skewer.
Grill the shrimp skewers for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until they are no longer translucent.
If using an indoor griddle or cast iron grill, heat it over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp skewers for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer the grilled shrimp skewers to a platter and drizzle the reserved marinade over them. Squeeze a splash of lemon juice for added freshness.
Serve the Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp Kabobs immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Note: Leftover grilled shrimp can be stored in a tightly sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. They make a delicious cold appetizer or a flavorful addition to salads.Yield: Approximately 24 shrimp skewers