Grilled Shrimp Skewers (low carb + keto)
Try these healthy Grilled Shrimp Skewers for a healthy, easy dinner option! This recipe is naturally low carb, gluten free and keto-friendly!
We have had the best summer. We’ve spent numerous evenings with family and friends, usually gathered around a delicious meal.
But in the spirit of cherishing what few Summer evenings are left, I have a really easy weeknight dinner that is healthy and comes together super fast! These Grilled Shrimp Skewers are a simple blend of flavorful seasonings and tender shrimp, resulting in the perfect, easy keto meal!
Ingredients in Grilled Shrimp
As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Grilled Shrimp Skewers. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.
- Shrimp- shells removed
- Olive oil, lemon juice
- Minced parsley, minced garlic
- Italian seasoning, salt, paprika and pepper
Homemade marinade for low carb shrimp recipe
This marinade is such a delicious way to make sure that every bite of your keto seafood is delectable! This homemade marinade combines a few staples to make a really fresh, flavor packed sauce that compliments the shrimp perfectly. You will love the ease of the flavor combinations!
Just combine the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic and spices and you’re good to go! This marinade is also delicious on top of chicken thighs or boneless breasts. Just marinate your chicken overnight and you will wake up to a winning dinner! This Grilled Shrimp Marinade will keep fresh in the fridge for up to a week, so make some extra for a mid-week meal!
How do I make keto shrimp?
First, make your marinade and set aside. Add your shrimp to a ziploc bag and pour 3/4 of the marinade over the shrimp. Allow to sit while the grill is preheating. Thread your shrimp onto skewers (I used these metal skewers) and grill at medium heat- about 350 degrees F- for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until your shrimp is cooked through. Add the last portion of the marinade to the shrimp during the last minute of cooking.
Tips for the best Grilled Shrimp Skewers
- Thoroughly mix your marinade so all of the flavors are incorporated
- Make special care that all of your shrimp is covered so every piece is full of flavor!
- Watch your shrimp closely so that it doesn’t overcook- this keto shrimp cooks quickly!
- Allow your grill enough time to heat up so your shrimp has longer to marinate
More keto grilling recipes
- Grilled Chicken Legs
- Grilled Chicken Tacos
- Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken
- Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
Get the Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, shells removed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together all of the marinade ingredients and set aside.
- Place the shrimp in a ziplock bag and pour 3/4 of the marinade over the shrimp. Allow the shrimp to marinade while the grill is preheating.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers (discard any marinade left in bag).
Grill over medium heat (about 350 degrees F) 2-3 minutes on each side, or until shrimp is cooked through. - Brush the remaining marinade on the shrimp in the last minute of cooking.
Notes
These skewers sound perfect! I literally buy olives just to eat them straight out of the can, as I think I’m addicted! These look delicious, especially with the shrimp!
Me too!!! I especially love green olives! This is such a good easy dinner!
These look so fresh and delicious! I love those juicy tomatoes and olives – they sound amazing in these skewers!
Thanks Kelly!! I just love the Mediterranean skewers!
How stunning are these skewers?? Mediterranean food is one of my favorites so these are right up my alley!
Hi Annie! This post actually made me feel slightly guilty as I was greedily scoffing a handful of chips while I was reading it while waiting for dinner to cook.
The skewers look so healthy and delicious … and I love how colourful they are. And of course the marinade is the icing on the cake, or rather the marinade on the skewers!
Really delicious – a perfect light dinner for summer!
These are so fun and totally gorgeous! And I agree — can we just hold off on school for a little bit?! I can’t believe in some places kids have already gone back — we have another month off!
I love Mediterranean flavors- this looks phenomenal!
I love these fresh, delicious skewers, Annie! That basil marinade sounds delicious, and black olives are the best!
Love these!! Olives are one of my fave foods! 😀 And that marinade sounds so delish. Yum!
I think I am going to have dreams about these! Grilled shrimp with this much flavor? Sign me up!
These skewers are happening ASAP!!! YUM!!!
A simple and healthy weeknight dinner — we love it! Don’t usually grill our olives but definitely willing to give it a try. Is there a specific coarse mustard you like using in this marinade?
Hi Felicia! I love grilled olives! I know it is kind of unusual but I think you will be a convert once you try it! 🙂 And any course mustard will do. Actually, even just regular dijon will work fine but I like the extra little kick that course mustard gives it! I hope you enjoy!