Creole Spiced Shrimp Skewers (Printable Version)
Juicy shrimp infused with bold Creole spices and grilled on skewers for vibrant flavors and easy serving.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails optional
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1 tsp onion powder
07 - 1 tsp dried thyme
08 - 1 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
10 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
13 - Lemon wedges
# How-To:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
02 - Add shrimp to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat evenly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes to 1 hour.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling.
04 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, placing approximately 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
05 - Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred, turning once halfway through cooking.
06 - Remove from grill, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges alongside rice, salad, or crusty bread.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The spice blend hits every flavor note - smoky, garlicky, with just enough heat to make things interesting without overwhelming the sweet shrimp flavor
- These come together in under 25 minutes but taste like you spent way more effort on them
02 -
- Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes before grilling or you will end up with burnt sticks and a sad grill situation
- The shrimp will continue cooking slightly after you pull them off the heat, so err on the side of underdone rather than overdone
03 -
- Pat the shrimp dry before marinating so the spices actually stick instead of sliding off
- Leave the tails on if you want an easy handle for eating - plus they look much more impressive that way