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Home » Ingredient » Fish & Seafood » Italian Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Italian Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Last Updated June 27, 2020. Published April 19, 2018 By Rosemary 4 Comments

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Italian Grilled Shrimp Skewers,  a fast and easy Shrimp Recipe, made with a delicious Italian fresh Spice marinade. Make it on the BBQ, Indoor or Out door grill or even a simple grill pan. The perfect Main Dish or Side Dish.

grilled shrimp skewers on a wooden board

If living in Italy has taught me one thing it’s that Italians love their fish and seafood! So you either learn to love it or deal with it.

I have definitely learned to love it. From my first introduction of Clams and Spaghetti by a dear friend to oven Baked Trout or a simple Pasta and Seafood.

But I have to say we are a shrimp loving family. So when I made our first grilling dish of the season (Yay to warmer weather), it was a big hit.

I served these Grilled Shrimp Skewers with a loaded tossed salad and it was the perfect dinner idea.

ingredients to make grilled shrimp

How to make Grilled Shrimp Skewers

  1. Be sure to soak your skewers in water for 30 minutes, this keeps them from getting burned while grilling.
  2. While the skewers are soaking, make the marinade and let it sit so that the flavors mingle.
  3. Pre heat your grill on medium high heat.
  4. Peel and pat dry the shrimp before threading on the skewer.
  5. Thread the shrimp and cut zucchini on the soaked skewer.
  6. Brush with marinade and place on the preheated hot grill and cook until done.
  7. Serve immediately. So good.

How long does it take to grill Shrimp on the grill?

  • Cook the shrimp for 3-5 minutes per side or until pink on the outside and opaque on the inside.

grilled shrimp skewers on a wooden board

I love the Italian seasoning for these Grilled Shrimp Skewer Recipe which consists of lots of fresh Italian parsley, Olive Oil, a little salt, a dash or two of hot pepper flakes and of course some fresh lemon juice.

And the combination of shrimp and zucchini is amazing. They go so well together, especially when the zucchini is grilled. The zucchini looses a lot of it’s moisture so it isn’t mushy. Nothing worse than mushy zucchini so says the Italian!

To tell the truth my kids will only eat zucchini as long as it’s grilled.

grilled shrimp on a board

More Delicious Shrimp Recipes you may enjoy!

Easy Italian Shrimp Pizza

Italian Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

Easy Shrimp Stuffed Avocado 

Parsley Pesto Shrimp Pasta

 What to Serve with Grilled Shrimp

Grilled Shrimp is so good served with white rice, couscous or even some pasta tossed with a little olive oil. Or why not a tossed salad? However you serve these Italian Grilled Shrimp Skewers I hope you enjoy them. Buon Appetito!

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Italian Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Italian Grilled Shrimp Skewers,  a fast and easy Shrimp Recipe, made with a delicious Italian fresh Spice marinade.  Make it on the BBQ, Indoor or Out door grill or even a simple grill pan.  The perfect Main Dish or Side Dish.
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Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Soaking 30 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 9 skewers
Calories 133kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • 18 large shrimp
  • 18 zucchini slices (1/4 - 1/3 inch thick)

FOR THE MARINADE

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • pinch - 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • pinch or 2 hot pepper flakes (if desired)
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Instructions

  • Soak 9 skewers** (wooden) in water for 30 minutes.  

FOR THE MARINADE

  • In a small bowl combine olive oil, chopped Italian parsley, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt and hot pepper flakes stir to combine.  Let sit for 30 minutes covered at room temperature.
  • Once the 30 minutes has passed heat the grill to medium hot.  

**I used 9 inch skewers.

  • Peel and towel dry the shrimp.  Cut the zucchini into 1/4 inch slices.  Alternate the shrimp and zucchini on the skewer.  Brush the shrimp skewers with marinade and grill for approximately 3-5 on each side or until the shrimp are cooked (pink on the outside white and opaque on the inside).  Brush again with marinade before serving.  Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 1037mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 73.3mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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    1. Jenn says

      April 22, 2018 at 9:13 pm

      5 stars
      Love the grilling tips – the one about soaking the wooden skewers is super important! This easy peasy recipe will be used all Spring and Summer long!

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      • Rosemary says

        April 23, 2018 at 9:37 am

        Hi Jenn, thanks so much I hope you enjoy it!

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    2. Liz says

      April 22, 2018 at 8:58 pm

      5 stars
      Yum!! This is the perfect recipe for summer. Great when we fire up the grill!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 23, 2018 at 9:38 am

        Hi Liz, thank you, I hope you enjoy it.

        Reply

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