These quick and easy grilled shrimp shawarma skewers get a Lebanese twist with a classic shawarma marinade of flavorful natural yogurt, warm cinnamon and fresh garlic. It’s a flavorful shrimp recipe that’s perfect for wrapping in warm pita or serving over rice pilaf.
No wonder I have another delicious BBQ recipe for you today! The perfect quick and easy grilling dish for summer, my Grilled Shrimp Shawarma Skewers bring a Lebanese twist to a classic fun dish. What makes this meal even easier is that you can get your shrimp already skewered at D&W Fresh Market! Their seafood counter is packed with amazingly fresh and delicious items like salmon, cod and skewered shrimp. I simply put all my ingredients in my shopping cart and then either pick them up or have them delivered to my home! When it comes to entertainment, I take as much time as possible.
Ingredients
- Shrimp Skewer: Shrimp are juicy, slightly salty proteins that you can buy on skewers or easily skewer at home.
- Yogurt: Whole milk, plain yoghurt paired with lemon juice create the classic doner kebab marinade that yields delicious, tender meat.
- Garlic: Slightly nutty and very aromatic, it becomes sweeter when cooked on the grill.
- lemon juice: In combination with the yoghurt, it acts as a natural tenderizer in the marinade and provides a light, lemony taste.
- Warm spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice is a deliciously warm combination that’s very common in Lebanese cuisine and enhances the classic shawarma flavor of shrimp.
How to Make Grilled Shrimp Shawarma Skewers
Start preparing your Grilled Shrimp Shawarma Skewers by preparing the marinade. Take a casserole dish or large bowl long enough for your shrimp skewers, then grate in your garlic cloves with a micro-slicer.
Then sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice on top. Season with some kosher salt and black pepper.
Then add the plain yoghurt.
Drizzle some olive oil over it.
And finish with fresh lemon juice.
Mix everything together until you get a thick sauce.
Then take your shrimp skewers and coat them with the doner kebab marinade, turning to coat each side.
Once each skewer is completely covered, allow to rest and marinate for at least 10-15 minutes.
Then toss the skewers onto your preheated grill over high heat and cook until the shrimp turns a bright pink color, turning once. Keep an eye on them, as cooking times may vary depending on the type of grill.
Once the shrimp are done cooking, remove them from the grill and serve immediately.
Serve on a skewer, garnished with some lemon juice or fresh herbs if you like, and enjoy your grilled shrimp shawarma skewers!
shake things up
- Turn up the heat. You can experiment with the spices and try adding red pepper flakes, oregano, or cayenne pepper if you like it a little spicier.
- Change the protein. An easy substitute for shrimp skewers would be scallops, or you could use the same marinade for chicken, beef, or lamb.
Frequently asked Questions:
Do you use shrimp skewers with or without the shell?
While you can grill your shrimp with or without the shell, I always peel my shrimp first (except for the tails) as this allows the marinade to penetrate the meat better.
Should you thaw shrimp before grilling?
While you could technically grill shrimp from frozen, I wouldn’t recommend it. I always thaw my seafood before cooking to ensure it cooks evenly and this improves texture.
How do you know when the shrimp are done?
Raw shrimp are initially gray in color but slowly turn pink as they cook. Once it’s a nice bright pink with no more gray left, you’ll know your shrimp are done.
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Grilled Shrimp Shawarma Skewers
These quick and easy grilled shrimp skewers get a Lebanese twist with a classic doner marinade of flavorful plain yogurt, warm cinnamon and fresh garlic. It’s a flavorful shrimp recipe that’s perfect for wrapping in warm pita or serving over rice pilaf.
Servings:
- 8th shrimp skewer (from your fish counter)
Shawarma marinade
- 1 Cup Whole milk natural yoghurt
- 2 cloves Garlic (chopped)
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon Cinammon
- 1.5 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon pimento
- ½ teaspoon pepper
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Preheat the grill over high heat.
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While the grill is preheating, stir the marinade in the bottom of a large glass pan, such as a brownie pan. Add the shrimp skewers, turning them a few times to ensure both sides are evenly coated. Marinate for about 10-15 minutes.
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Spray grill with non-stick cooking spray or rub with oil. Place the shrimp skewers on the grill and cook until bright pink, about 8 to 10 minutes. Turn once. Serve immediately.
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Portion: 2skewersCalories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 6GProtein: 37GFat: 3GSaturated Fatty Acids: 2GPolyunsaturated fat: 0.3GMonounsaturated fatty acids: 1Gtrans fats: 0.01GCholesterol: 282mgSodium: 1103mgPotassium: 575mgFiber: 1GSugar: 3GVitamin A: 67IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
disclosure: This recipe was developed in collaboration with Spartan Nash. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Lemon Bowl possible. All thoughts are my own.