Description
Delicious smoky paprika shrimp skewers marinated in a blend of sweet and smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Perfectly grilled to tender, juicy perfection, these shrimp skewers make a flavorful and quick meal ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Main Ingredient
- 1 pound large shrimp, cleaned and peeled, tails on
Instructions
- Soak the Skewers: Begin by soaking your bamboo or wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes. This prevents them from burning on the grill during cooking.
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together sweet paprika, smoked paprika, ground cumin, minced garlic, Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, lime juice, and extra virgin olive oil until well combined.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Add the cleaned shrimp to the marinade and toss thoroughly to coat all shrimp evenly. Cover and refrigerate the shrimp for 30 minutes to 1 hour to let the flavors infuse.
- Preheat the Grill or Grill Pan: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high direct heat. Make sure the grates are clean and lightly baste with olive oil to prevent the shrimp from sticking.
- Thread the Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto the soaked skewers, preferably double-threaded with two skewers per batch to make flipping easier.
- Grill the Shrimp: Place the shrimp skewers directly on the grill grates or pan. Grill for about 2 to 4 minutes per side, depending on shrimp size, until they are opaque and just cooked through.
- Serve Immediately: Remove the skewers from the grill and serve hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Shrimp skewers are marinated in a smoky paprika garlic sauce to enhance flavor.
- Double threading the shrimp on skewers helps with even cooking and easier flipping on the grill.
- Ensure skewers are soaked to prevent burning while grilling.
- Serve immediately for optimal taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 4 ounces shrimp)
- Calories: 318 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1237 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 239 mg
