Shrimp on the Barbie Recipes

When shrimp meet a hot grill grate, magic happens. Try these crowd-pleasing grilled shrimp recipes for a delicious summer supper.

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Prawns al Mojo de Ajo

Photo: Dylan and Jeni; Styling: Scott Horne

Prawns al Mojo de Ajo Recipe

Mojo de ajo is like a garlic gravy that infuses the grilled shrimp with fantastically zesty flavor. This dish employs a great trick many cooks don't know: using skillets on the grill, which gives fiery grilled flavor to simmered components like the garlic and onion.

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Asparagus and Snap Peas

Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Ginny Branch

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Asparagus and Snap Peas Recipe
Save time by cooking the veggies in a cast-iron skillet directly on the grill instead of the stovetop. This gives the skewer an extra charred flavor.

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Spicy Shrimp Kebabs with Cilantro-Ginger Aioli

Photo: Annabelle Breakey

Spicy Shrimp Kebabs with Cilantro-Ginger Aioli Recipe

Serve these kebabs with a sweet rosé, plus crusty bread and grilled or roasted small potatoes to dip into the extra aioli.

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Chimichurri Shrimp

Photo: Erin Kunkel Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Chimichurri Shrimp Recipe

Forget shrimp cocktail--this will be your go-to party staple from now on. You could take the shrimp off the skewers for the platter, but the pick-up nature of kebabs is great for parties.

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Shrimp 'n' Grits Skewers

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Shrimp 'n' Grits Skewers Recipe

Try shrimp and grits in skewer form. These skewers feature polenta cubes, shrimp, and grape tomatoes.

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Summer Herbed Grilled Shrimp

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Summer Herbed Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Our finishing touches--a hit of herbs, peppery olive oil, and tangy vinegar--make these shrimp the freshest, most irresistible appetizer. Leave the tails on so guests have a handle for these tasty bites.

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Grilled Shrimp and Lemon Kebabs

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Grilled Shrimp and Lemon Kebabs Recipe
Grilled Shrimp and Lemon Kebabs make the perfect, savory appetizer for a summer cookout.

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Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Lime

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Lime Recipe
Throw some shrimp on the grill and try a Mexican staple with a delicious twist.

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Grain Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Peppers

Photo: Jacob Snavely; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Grain Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Peppers Recipe
Take the trendy grain bowl to your BBQ spread by topping bulgur wheat salad with plump, grilled shrimp.

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Chimichurri Shrimp

Photo: Erin Kunkel Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Chimichurri Shrimp Recipe

Forget shrimp cocktail--this will be your go-to party staple from now on. You could take the shrimp off the skewers for the platter, but the pick-up nature of kebabs is great for parties.

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Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables with Buttermilk Dressing

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Ginny Branch

Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables with Buttermilk Dressing Recipe
A little over 30 minutes is all it takes to throw together a weeknight meal that screams summer. Homemade buttermilk dressing makes a cool accompaniment.

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Grilled Shrimp-and-Vegetable Kebabs

Photo: Travis Rathbone

Grilled Shrimp-and-Vegetable Kebabs Recipe
Throw some shrimp and your favorite veggies on the grill and have an easy and delicious summer meal in minutes.

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Indian-Spiced Grilled Shrimp and Okra

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Ginny Branch

Indian-Spiced Grilled Shrimp and Okra Recipe
Here's a fun way to cook okra; it retains some crunch and doesn't even think of getting slimy. The fresh serrano chile and curry powder offer a good bit of heat; seed the chile or omit it for a milder dish.

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Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Photo: James Baigrie

Grilled Shrimp Tacos Recipe
Make taco night extraordinary with these deliciously simple grilled shrimp tacos. Season the shrimp, brush with lime-butter, and grill on skewers until done, then serve with taco shells, cabbage, and a homemade sour cream sauce.

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Tomato Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Tomato Salad with Grilled Shrimp Recipe
Look for beautiful and tasty heirloom tomatoes in a rainbow of colors at your local farmers' market, and keep them at room temperature until you're ready to slice and serve. Refrigerating will give them a mealy texture.

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Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower, Claire Spollen

Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad Recipe

Users rave over the homemade dressing in this easy Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. This healthy, satisfying dinner can be on your table in just 25 minutes tonight.

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Jerk-Spiced Shrimp

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Melanie Clark

Jerk-Spiced Shrimp Recipe
Season fresh shrimp with a homemade Caribbean-style jerk seasoning mix and grill for three minutes on each side.

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Orange-Sesame Noodles with Grilled Shrimp

Jean Allsopp

Satisfy your craving for Chinese food at home with this colorful seafood supper. Tamari sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, and freshly grated ginger lend authentic flavor to the grilled shrimp and soba noodles.

Recipe: Orange-Sesame Noodles with Grilled Shrimp

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Curry-Mango Shrimp

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Mamie Walling

Curry-Mango Shrimp Recipe
Get a huge flavor kick with chutney, curry powder, fresh ginger and lime juice in this 6-ingredient grilled shrimp recipe.

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Grilled Lemon-Bay Shrimp

Becky Luigart-Stayner

This 5-star shrimp dish calls for just nine ingredients–most of them found in your pantry. These beautiful skewers are perfect for entertaining, and the easy preparation and short cooking time will leave you more time to enjoy your guests.

Recipe: Grilled Lemon-Bay Shrimp

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Jerk Shrimp with Grilled Onion, Avocado, and Mango Salsa

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine

Spicy Jamaican jerk seasoning gives this grilled shrimp recipe a hot kick. Pair with our Carribean-inspired mango salsa to help cool your taste buds.

Recipe: Jerk Shrimp with Grilled Onion, Avocado, and Mango Salsa

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Key Lime Grilled Shrimp

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Virginia Houston

Refreshing Key lime juice brightens the flavor of grilled shrimp. Guests will rave about the savory marinade, but it's the Key Lime Beurre Blanc cream sauce that pulls this dish together.

Recipe: Key Lime Grilled Shrimp

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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skewers

A quick cure in a salt-and-sugar mixture tenderizes the shrimp and makes them more flavorful–just be sure to rinse them well before grilling. Keep this recipe in mind if you've got to haul a dish to the beach or a cookout: the salting also acts as a mild preservative.

Recipe: Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skewers

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Rosemary Shrimp Scampi Skewers

Stripped rosemary sprigs make these shrimp smell tantalizing on the grill, and also lend a hint of romance to the presentation. If you don't have fresh rosemary on hand, thread the shrimp onto bamboo skewers and add a bit of dried rosemary to the marinade instead.

Recipe: Rosemary Shrimp Scampi Skewers

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Southwestern-Style Shrimp Taco Salad

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Cilantro, chipotle hot sauce, corn, black beans, and green onion lend fantastic south-of-the-border flavor to this shrimp-topped taco salad. This taco salad isn't only delicious, but it's healthy too: just 228 calories and 8.5 grams of fat per serving.

Recipe: Southwestern-Style Shrimp Taco Salad

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Butterflied Shrimp with Habanero Tomatillo Salsa

Photography: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Butterflied Shrimp with Habanero Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
Butterflying the shrimp gives it an attractive appearance and more surface area for the marinade to penetrate. Handle habaneros with care. They are among the hottest chiles, but marinating them in vinegar and sugar softens their bite.

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Herb-Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon-Herb Feta

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Herb-Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon-Herb Feta Recipe
These skewers are great served over hot couscous or orzo. Complement this dish with a side of steamed asparagus or zucchini. The lemon-herb feta would also be a delightful accompaniment to grilled fish.

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Shrimp on the Barbie

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Prawns al Mojo de Ajo

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Asparagus and Snap Peas

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Spicy Shrimp Kebabs with Cilantro-Ginger Aioli

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Chimichurri Shrimp

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Shrimp 'n' Grits Skewers

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Summer Herbed Grilled Shrimp

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Grilled Shrimp and Lemon Kebabs

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Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Lime

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Grain Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Sweet Peppers

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Chimichurri Shrimp

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Grilled Shrimp and Summer Vegetables with Buttermilk Dressing

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Grilled Shrimp-and-Vegetable Kebabs

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Indian-Spiced Grilled Shrimp and Okra

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Grilled Shrimp Tacos

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Tomato Salad with Grilled Shrimp

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Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

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Jerk-Spiced Shrimp

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Orange-Sesame Noodles with Grilled Shrimp

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Curry-Mango Shrimp

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Grilled Lemon-Bay Shrimp

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Jerk Shrimp with Grilled Onion, Avocado, and Mango Salsa

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Key Lime Grilled Shrimp

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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skewers

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Rosemary Shrimp Scampi Skewers

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Southwestern-Style Shrimp Taco Salad

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Butterflied Shrimp with Habanero Tomatillo Salsa

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Herb-Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon-Herb Feta

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