4.8 from 51 votes
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Juicy and flavorful grilled shrimp skewers are perfect for grilling. Tossed in a quick marinade, this recipe is quick and easy to make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 147 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 jalapeños, stemmed, seeded, and minced
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons blanco tequila
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- zest of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
- lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, garlic, jalapeños, agave nectar, tequila, soy sauce, lime zest, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Add the shrimp and toss to combine. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Skewer 4 to 6 shrimp onto soaked wooden or metal skewers.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with fresh lime wedges.
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Notes
- Add lime at the end. The acidity in lime juice can “cook” the shrimp, like in ceviche and aguachile, which is why I don’t recommend adding it to the marinade and instead squeezing fresh lime juice on your skewers right before serving.
- Make it spicy. Leave the jalapeño seeds in the marinade for a spicy kick.
- Don’t have a grill? You can cook these in a grill pan or bake at 450°F for 5 to 7 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Using wooden skewers? Don’t forget to soak them. This is an important step so they don’t completely burn during grilling.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
147kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
447mg
(19%)
Potassium
33mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
95IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.