Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers
These grilled chimichurri shrimp skewers are the perfect summer protein! With fresh flavours of lemon, parsley, and a bit of spice—these skewers grill up fast in just 5 minutes. They are gluten-free, dairy-free & perfect on salad, tacos, or rice.
Servings: 6 skewers
Calories: 126kcal
Equipment
- Grill or grill pan
- Metal or wood kebab skewers
Ingredients
- 6 long wooden kebab skewers
- ½ cup flat parsley
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice about the juice of ½ lemon
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 370 g medium size raw shrimp, peeled, de-veined, and thawed about 28-30 shrimp
Instructions
- Fill a large pan 1 inch deep with water. Place the wooden skewers in the water to soak for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Wash and chop the parsley finely. Place in a large bowl and add the olive oil, lemon juice, spices, and salt. Mix with a spoon to combine. Remove ⅓ of the chimichurri to a separate small bowl. It may taste too salty initially but will be perfect once cooked.
- Place the shrimp in the large bowl and toss with a spoon until coated. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes. While the shrimp marinate, preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, about 5 shrimp per skewer. Discard excess chimuchurri that was in contact with the raw shrimp.
- Brush the grill with a high heat oil like avocado oil. Carefully place the shrimp skewers on the grill for 2-3 mins per side until pink and opaque. Remove to a plate.
- Squeeze fresh lemon onto the shrimp and brush with the reserved chimichurri. Carefully remove shrimp from the skewers and enjoy on salad, in tacos, or on their own!
Notes
- If using metal kebab skewers, no need to soak them.
- Do not marinate the shrimp for more than 30 minutes, as the acid in the chimuchurri will begin to cook the shrimp and they will become tough once grilled.
- Remove any leftover shrimp from the skewers and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Enjoy cold or gently reheat in a pan until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 67.8mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 92.6mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 9.7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.1mg