Island-Style Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Island-Style Grilled Shrimp Skewers bring tender, juicy shrimp coated in a creamy lemon-pepper and garlic marinade with a hint of oyster sauce for depth. The char from the grill balances the tangy, slightly sweet sauce, making each bite rich yet bright. Serve these skewers at summer cookouts, weeknight dinners, or as a festive appetizer with tropical flair.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Island-Style Grilled Shrimp Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 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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- 16
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 66
- Inflammatory
- 73
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine mayonnaise, sugar, lemon-pepper seasoning, garlic, parsley, and oyster sauce in a large bowl or resealable bag and mix until evenly blended.
- 2
Add shrimp, toss to coat with the marinade, press out any excess air, and seal the bag.
- 3
Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Soak skewers in water.
- 6
Remove shrimp from the marinade and shake off the excess.
- 7
Discard any leftover marinade.
- 8
Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
- 9
Grill the shrimp on the preheated grill until pink and firm, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Calories 555.31 kcal High 28%
- Protein 58.0 g Good Source 116%
- Carbohydrate 9.45 g 3%
- Total Fat 30.15 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 3.66 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 496.7 mg High 166%
- Sodium 1114.23 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 5.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.99 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 195.01 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.74 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 233.71 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 86.54 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 4.27 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Island Style Grilled Shrimp Skewers is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Parsley, Lemon Pepper, Mayonnaise, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 555.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Island-Style Grilled Shrimp Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Parsley, Lemon Pepper, Mayonnaise, Minced Garlic, Oyster Sauce. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Island-Style Grilled Shrimp Skewers?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 555.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Island-Style Grilled Shrimp Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Island-Style Grilled Shrimp Skewers healthy?
- Island-Style Grilled Shrimp Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 555.31 calories and 58.0 g of protein, or 116% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1114.23 mg (48% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.66 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Soy 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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