It’s finally time to start busting out that grill my friends! I am sooo obsessed with these shrimp skewers, like seriously! They are sooo good, slightly sweet with the smokiness from the grill really let’s the Asian marinade shine! These are probably the best shrimp I have ever had, marinade wise. I am a hardcore lover of a simple shrimp cocktail but I’m equally as happy with these babies as well!
Asian Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers
The recipe for these cuties is inspired by a Bobby Flay recipe I found online years and years ago. But, since that one time I saw it I could never find it again! But, as always I switched up the recipe to our tastes, I don’t think Bobby will mind… do you?!
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- 1 Pound large shrimp, shelled and de-veined (you can leave the tails on if you like, I took them off so we could shovel them in our mouths faster, ha!)
- 3 Tbls unsalted butter
- 2 Tbls soy sauce
- 2 tsp lime juice, fresh squeezed
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ Tbls sugar
- 2 green onions, bruised but not chopped
- Place all ingredients except for the shrimp in a sauce pan over medium heat. Let come to a simmer then take off the heat and let cool on the counter.
- Place shrimp and marinade in a bag or bowl covered in plastic wrap and marinade for at least an hour in the fridge. Try to let marinade around 3-5 hours but not longer.
- Take shrimp out of marinade and place on skewers. If using wooden skewers, let these soak over night in water.
- Grill over high heat until just cooked. Do not overcook or shrimp will become rubbery. This will only take about 3-4 minutes per side, depending how big the shrimp are. You can baste the shrimp with the marinade when they first hit the grill but after that, toss out the marinade.
- Serve and enjoy! These don't need any condiments, they are super flavorful and moist on their own!
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Step by Step Directions
Place all ingredients except for the shrimp in a sauce pan over medium heat. Let come to a simmer then take off the heat and let cool on the counter.
Place shrimp and marinade in a bag or bowl covered in plastic wrap and marinade for at least an hour in the fridge. Try to let marinade around 3-5 hours but not longer.
Take shrimp out of marinade and place on skewers. If using wooden skewers, let these soak over night in water.
Grill over high heat until just cooked. Do not overcook or shrimp will become rubbery. This will only take about 3-4 minutes per side, depending how big the shrimp are. You can baste the shrimp with the marinade when they first hit the grill but after that, toss out the marinade.
Serve and enjoy! These don’t need any condiments, they are super flavorful and moist on their own!
Oh yea! I could eat all of these myself, LOL! What is your favorite way to eat shrimp??
For more grilled recipes, click on the links below the images!
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Sweet Ginger Soy Ribs | Tex Mex Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl
Cilantro-Lime Marinated Flank Steak | The Best Grilled Chicken Tacos
Extra Tender BBQ Ribs | Sweet Ginger & Lime Chicken Kabobs
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Yum! Can’t wait to try these!! The grill is calling now that the weather is turning nicer!
I’m always looking for new grill recipe and I’m (ashamedly) just getting into shrimp. Thanks for the inspiration!
These look great Dana. I’m stopping by from Let’s Get Real Friday Link Party. I’m ready for the weather to warm up and get to grilling outside. Thanks for sharing these with us this week. I’ve pinned and stumbled your recipe.
Excellent zesty sauce to your shrimp. can’t wait for grilling time. Thanks for bringing this to foodie friday.
G’day! Love the easy and simplicity! YUM!
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Ok. I am sooo picky about shrimp. I either love it or hate it. Just by the pix, I can tell that I will love this recipe. YUM! Trying it soon…pinned too. Have a great weekend. found at cheerios and lattes.
These look really great and easy too. I’ll definitely be trying them sometime soon!
Oh my goodness, I love shrimp and this looks delicious! Thanks for sharing it with us. Pinned to the party board. 🙂
Dana these shrimp skewers look delicious, what a great easy dinner idea!
Dear Dana, These shrimp skewers look absolutely mouth watering! So easy and delicious. Stopping by from Saturday Show & Tell. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead. Blessings, Catherine
Perfect timing! I just got my first grill so I’m excited to start trying out new foods. Thanks for sharing!
This looks like an awesome recipe! I love how versatile shrimp can be.
Looks like I am going to have to try this next time I get some shrimp!
Saw you on the link up..My new thing is anything shrimp and this looks great!
Grilled! looks fun! Can’t wait to try. Thanks for linking it up to Snickerdoodle Sunday.
Well, even if Bobby minds, I don’t…I’m definitely trying this out this weekend! Looks so yummy!
I am so glad it’s grill season, and cannot wait to try these skewers
These look wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing with the Let’s Get Real party. I’m pinning this to our group Pinterest board.
These look nice and charred, Dana. Just the way I like em….I’ll take 27 skewers, please!! =)
This looks delicious! I love shrimp and can’t wait to try this. It looks so full of flavor. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Dana! This looks delicious!! Just pinned it! Thanks for sharing. Fun to visit again from Wednesday Whatsits!
Yummo! So glad you shared this again at the recent Snickerdoodle Sunday link up. I’m pinning this!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
These look really yummy! Can’t wait to try making them!
pinned and sharing!
made this tonight and it was fantastic!!!
made these a few nights ago and loved them…doing them again tonight and trying the marinade with some beef to bbq with the shrimp
great recipe
Sounds great! Let me know how this turns out, I never tried it with beef.
These were delicious! Marinated for a little over an hour and cooked on a gas grill with all the burners on high. We got a bit of char in the outside but the shrimp stayed juicy and tender. Leftovers were great in salad the next day.
Perfect! So glad you loved them, thanks so much for letting us know how they came out!
Thanks for this recipe! Just out of curiosity, why do you limit the marinade time to max 5 hours? (I have a BBQ tomorrow and I was thinking of prepping this beforehand to leave it overnight).