Name: Grilled Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds Shell On Shrimp (deveined); 10 Scallions or Green Onions (cut into 1 inch pieces); 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Avocado Oil is a great substitute)

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If you’re looking for the best way to grill shrimp, this Grilled Garlic Shrimp recipe is it. It’s juicy, flavorful and oh-so-easy. It will quickly become your favorite way to cook shrimp this summer.

grilled shrimp and onion skewers on plate with rice

Do I peel shrimp before grilling?

Normally, I prefer shrimp to be shelled as it’s messy to take it off while you’re eating. However, leave it on for this recipe. Grilling can suck the moisture right out of the delicate shrimp but the shells create a barrier that keep the juices in.

How do you know when grilled shrimp is done?

The shrimp should turn from greyish to pink and be somewhat firm when they are finished cooking. If you’re still not sure, follow the instructions to perfectly timed cooking.

pouring olive oil in bowl over onions and shrimp

Tips for making the perfect Grilled Garlic Shrimp skewers.

Have all your ingredients prepped and lay out before you start adding them to the skewers. It gets messy and this helps keep that mess to a minimum.
Take care when adding the shrimp and onions to the skewers. They are sharp and can easily poke your hands.
Soak the bamboo skewers in water for about 20 minutes to prevent burning. This is optional as the shrimp cook faster than bamboo burns.
You’ll need about 10-15 bamboo skewers.
You’ll also need a grill or grill pan for this recipe.

If you like to grill, try these other grilling recipes.

grilled garlic shrimp skewers on bed of rice on white plate

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5 from 2 votes

Grilled Garlic Shrimp

These 30 minute Grilled Garlic Shrimp are a delicious 5-ingredient recipe that’s easy to make. It’s the best way to grill shrimp! Perfect for a summer cookout. This recipe fits the autoimmune protocol and paleo diets.

Prep Time24

Cook Time6

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

Servings:

Calories: 361kcal

Author: Beth Chen

Equipment

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Grill or Grill Pan
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about 10 Bamboo Skewers

Ingredients

▢ 2 pounds Shell On Shrimp deveined
▢ 10 Scallions or Green Onions cut into 1 inch pieces
▢ 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
▢ 2 teaspoons Salt
▢ 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Avocado Oil is a great substitute

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients into a large bowl and combine.
Place a piece of onion then shrimp on a skewer.
Continue until all the onion and shrimp are on the skewer.
Cook the skewers over medium high heat on a grill.
Cook for about 3 minutes on each side then serve.

Notes

Have all your ingredients prepped and lay out before you start adding them to the skewers. It gets messy and this helps keep that mess to a minimum.
Take care when adding the shrimp and onions to the skewers. They are sharp and can easily poke your hands.
Soak the bamboo skewers in water for about 20 minutes to prevent burning. This is optional as the shrimp cook faster than bamboo burns.
You’ll need about 10-15 bamboo skewers.
You’ll also need a grill or grill pan for this recipe.

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