Introducing our Smoked Shrimp Skewers: an irresistible twist on classic grilled shrimp! Infused with the rich, smoky flavor of paprika, these grilled shrimp skewers are a tantalizing treat for seafood lovers. Get ready to savor the perfect combination of smokiness and succulence in every bite with our Paprika Grilled Shrimp.

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Why You'll Love Grilled Shrimp
- Smoky and Spicy: The paprika gives the cooked shrimp a delightful smoky kick.
- Grill Master Approved: Smoked paprika shrimp is perfect for BBQ gatherings or a simple family dinner outdoors.
- Quick and Easy: Shrimp skewers require minimal ingredients and time, yet delivers maximum If you love this recipe, be sure to check out this Spanish Garlic Shrimp recipe.
Recipe Ingredients
To make the delicious paprika grilled shrimp, here's what you'll need.
- Olive Oil: Provides a smooth, rich base and helps to carry the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a bright, citrusy note that complements the shrimp.
- Smoked Paprika: Infuses the dish with a warm, smoky flavor.
- Minced Garlic: Enhances the savory elements in the dish.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Optional, but can add a hint of heat if desired.
- Sea Salt Flakes: Enhances the natural flavors of the shrimp and seasonings.
- Peeled Cleaned Shrimp: The main protein, adding a sweet and slightly briny flavor to the dish.

How to Grill Smoked Shrimp Skewers
Once you have all your ingredients ready, here's what you'll need to do to make the grilled shrimp.

Step Three: In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt. shrimp in a bowl and mix until they’re completely coated.

Step Four: Allow the marinated shrimp to rest in the fridge for half an hour. Thread the shrimp on skewers and brush some more of the marinade on top.

Step Five: Grill the shrimp on skewers for a few minutes on each side, until they are cooked to perfection.

Step Six: Transfer the grilled shrimp skewers to the plate and drizzle with the remaining marinade. Serve the paprika skewers with spinach leaves, fresh parsley and pomegranate seeds.

Pro Tips for Grilling Shrimp
- While you can use pretty much any grill to make this delicious shrimp recipe, using an outdoor grill is highly recommended, since it will give you that perfect, smoky flavor and char you're looking for.
- You can, in fact, use a simple grill pan on your stove to achieve similar results.
- Smoked paprika lends the shrimp a nice, bold flavor, but if you don't have it, you can just stick to using regular paprika.
- I also love the idea of using old bay seasoning or some cayenne pepper to lend some extra flavor and deliciousness to the grilled shrimp.
- If you don't have sea salt, you can use regular salt or kosher salt instead.
- Minced garlic adds a nice flavor and a chunky texture to grilled garlic shrimp. To make things simple, you can just skip adding it and use garlic powder instead.
- Remember to grill the shrimp at medium high heat, so that it cooks through, and at the same time, gets that perfect char on the outside.
- To keep the shrimp from sticking to the grill grates, you can rub a bit of olive oil or spray some cooking spray on it.
Substitutions
- Oil: While we've used olive oil for this recipe, you could use avocado oil, butter or practically any other cooking oil that has a high smoke point to grill the shrimp.
- Jumbo Shrimp: Cook jumbo shrimp on a medium heat grill for extra large shrimp skewers.
How to Store Leftovers
- Fridge: Remaining shrimp can be cooled and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Just remember to use an airtight container to preserve its freshness.
- Freeze: You can also choose to marinate the raw shrimp and refrigerate or freeze it until you're ready to grill.
What to Serve With Grilled Shrimp?
- Garlic Butter Asparagus: soft asparagus spears tossed in garlic-infused butter for a flavorful and tender side.
- Lemon Herb Quinoa Salad: Light and refreshing quinoa salad with a zesty lemon and herb dressing to complement the smoky paprika shrimp.
- Grilled Corn on the Cob: Charred corn brushed with butter and sprinkled with paprika for a sweet and spicy kick.
- Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges: Oven-baked sweet potato wedges seasoned with paprika for a delightful blend of sweetness and smokiness.
- Crusty Bread: Serve your paprika shrimp with crusty bread and a side salad.
FAQ'S
If you are using bamboo skewers or wooden skewers to thread shrimp, yes, you must soak the skewers for a few hours in cold water before you pop them on the grill. This will help keep them from burning during the cooking process. If you’re using metal skewers, no soaking is needed.
While a lot of shrimp recipes can be crafted using shrimp with the shell on, this one in particular, heavily relies on the marinade nicely coating the shrimp, which is why, I would highly recommend using peeled and deveined shrimp for this recipe.
Frozen shrimp tend to defrost pretty quickly. All you need to do is immerse the package in a large bowl filled with cold water and let it stay there for 20-30 minutes. You can check if the shrimp has completely thawed by the end of this time, and immerse the package into the water again, if needed.
You sure can! You can prepare the marinade well in advance and refrigerate it. Then, when you want to enjoy this grilled shrimp, all you need to do is combine the marinade with the shrimp in a bowl and cook it until it is done.

Grilled Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp. Minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional
- Sea salt flakes to taste
- 1 lb. Shrimp Peeled and thawed
Instructions
- Once you have all your ingredients ready, here's what you'll need to do to make the grilled shrimp.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt.
- Combine the marinade and shrimp in a bowl and mix until they’re completely coated. Remember that the shrimp should be fully thawed prior to combining it with the marinade.
- Allow the marinated shrimp to rest in the fridge for half an hour.
- Thread the shrimp on skewers and brush some more of the marinade on top.
- Grill the shrimp on skewers for a few minutes on each side, until they are cooked to perfection.
- Transfer the grilled shrimp skewers to the plate and drizzle with the remaining marinade.
- Serve the paprika skewers with spinach leaves and pomegranate seeds.
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