Grilled Old Bay shrimp is a quick and easy seafood dinner that combines juicy grilled shrimp with a buttery coating of the classic seafood seasoning. It requires only 3 ingredients and is ready in just 25 minutes.
Shrimp skewers have always been a quick and easy meal, and my garlic butter shrimp skewer recipe is proof of that, but what I truly love about this Old Bay shrimp recipe is that it calls for only 3 ingredients. Which makes it a no-brainer for an ultra-simple weeknight meal, or to toss in the cooler for a stress-free weekend camping trip.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It requires only 3 ingredients.
- It's ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Shrimp--I recommend using 16/20 count raw, deveined shrimp for this grilled shrimp recipe. Anything smaller may be difficult to skewer and may cook too quickly, resulting in a rubbery texture. If the shrimp are not already peeled, you will need to remove the peel before skewering.
- Unsalted butter--Using unsalted butter will help to keep the sodium level in check as the Old Bay seasoning is quite salty.
- Old Bay seasoning--This is available in the spice section of many supermarkets, or you can purchase Old Bay seasoning online.
How to Grill Shrimp Skewers
1. Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
2. Stir the melted butter and Old Bay seasoning together in a bowl.
3. Brush the shrimp with the seasoned butter.
4. Grill the shrimp skewers until cooked through.
FAQs
Place your shrimp in a sealed bag, fill a large bowl with cold water and submerge the bag in the bowl. Place a plate or heavy object on top to keep it submerged. They'll be thawed in about 20 minutes.
As the shrimp cook, they'll change from grey in color to a bright pink. They will also become slightly firm. You'll know that they're ready when they are pink, opaque throughout, and firm to the touch when pressed. Take care not to overcook them though, as they become tough and rubbery.
Serving Suggestions
Offer lemon wedges for squeezing over the shrimp and cocktail sauce for dipping. Serve your grilled shrimp skewers with simple sides, like a make-ahead salad and a basket of cheddar biscuits or cornbread.
Tips and Troubleshooting
- I love these flat metal BBQ skewers as the flat surface prevents food from spinning, however, regular wooden or metal skewers will still work. If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 1 hour before threading and cooking the shrimp. Metal skewers do not need to be soaked.
- This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.
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Recipe
Grilled Old Bay Shrimp
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds (680 g) large shrimp (16/20 count) peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
- Cocktail sauce for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill for medium heat (400°F | 200°C)).
- Thread the shrimp onto 4 long skewers (you should have 7 to 8 shrimp per skewer).
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and Old Bay seasoning.
- Brush the seasoned butter over both sides of the shrimp.
- Grill until the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout, flipping once, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce for dipping, if desired.
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Notes
- Skewers--If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 1 hour before threading and cooking the shrimp. Metal skewers do not need to be soaked.
- Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.
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