Ultimate Grilled BBQ Shrimp Skewers
Ultimate Grilled BBQ Shrimp Skewers bring tender, juicy shrimp coated in a tangy lemon-chili marinade with a gentle kick of heat and a whisper of oregano. The bright citrus and garlicky notes balance the sweet, tomato-based sauce, perfect for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultimate Grilled BBQ Shrimp Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the canola oil, hot pepper sauce, garlic, chili sauce, lemon juice, and oregano together in a large glass or ceramic bowl.
- 2
Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Remove the shrimp from the marinade and shake off any excess.
- 6
Discard the remaining marinade.
- 7
Thread about 4 shrimp onto each skewer.
- 8
Grill on the preheated grill until the shrimp are pink on the outside and no longer translucent in the center, about 3 minutes per side.
- Calories 538.68 kcal High 27%
- Protein 53.58 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 9.8 g 4%
- Total Fat 31.69 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 2.06 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 523.79 mg High 175%
- Sodium 788.6 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 0.62 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.48 g --
- Added Sugars 1.83 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 228.61 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 0.58 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 255.99 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 14.42 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 16.21 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Ultimate Grilled BBQ Shrimp Skewers is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Chili Sauce, Dried Oregano, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 538.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultimate Grilled BBQ Shrimp Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Chili Sauce, Dried Oregano, Garlic, Lemon. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultimate Grilled BBQ Shrimp Skewers?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 538.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultimate Grilled BBQ Shrimp Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Ultimate Grilled BBQ Shrimp Skewers healthy?
- Ultimate Grilled BBQ Shrimp Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 538.68 calories and 53.58 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 788.6 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.06 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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