Buy Now → BBQ Grilled Shrimp Skewers - Easy Summer Dinner on the Grill
These BBQ Grilled Shrimp Skewers are smoky, juicy, and ready in under 30 minutes. A bold chipotle spice rub brings out the sweet flavor of fresh shrimp for an easy summer dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
3 pounds large shrimp (16 count), peeled and deveined, tails left on
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Prep
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the cooking grates if needed.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- In a small bowl, stir together the chipotle chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, seasoned salt, and black pepper until evenly blended.
- Place the shrimp in a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil and chopped garlic, then toss until the shrimp are lightly coated.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the shrimp and continue tossing until every shrimp is evenly coated.
Assemble
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers, piercing each shrimp twice to help keep them from turning while grilling. Use either two parallel wooden skewers or sturdy metal skewers.
Cook
Notes
Substitutions
- Medium shrimp (21–25 count) may be used instead of large shrimp. Reduce the cooking time to about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- If seasoned salt isn't available, use 2 teaspoons kosher salt mixed with ½ teaspoon paprika.
- For a milder flavor, replace the chipotle chili powder with smoked paprika.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with fresh lime wedges for squeezing over the shrimp.
- Pair with grilled vegetables, rice pilaf, corn on the cob, or a crisp green salad.
- For extra flavor, brush the shrimp with your favorite barbecue sauce during the final minute of grilling or serve it on the side for dipping.
Storage
- Refrigerate leftover shrimp in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Warm gently in a skillet over medium heat or under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, just until heated through.
Freezing
••Freezing is not recommended. Cooked shrimp tend to lose their texture and can become tough after thawing.
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