These Low Calorie Grilled Shrimp Skewers are just 114 calories per serving (6 large shrimp) and 23.7g of protein.
The healthy grilled shrimp recipes are easy and quick to make, and come with 5 wonderful marinades that make the best recipe for grilled shrimp…
You get to pick your favorite recipe for grilled shrimp marinade (5 low calorie marinades supplied below). And then the recipe card will show you how to grill the shrimp skewers to perfection.
These 5 grilled shrimp recipes range from a shrimp taco, to a grilled shrimp scampi. Even a Sriracha lime grilled shrimp on the BBQ recipe.
This BBQ grilled shrimp skewers recipe is just 114 calories and 23.7g of protein.
Low Calorie Grilled Shrimp Skewers
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Ingredients in Healthy Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Grilled shrimp skewer recipes can be made a number of different ways…
I have supplied you with 5 different grilled skewer spices, from a Greek blend, to a Shrimp Taco blend, even a Teriyaki Shrimp spice blend.
Shopping Lists for Healthy Grilled Shrimp Kabobs:
BBQ Grilled Shrimp Skewers:
- Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Salt and pepper
- Marinade (choose one below)
- Olive Oil Spray
Sriracha Lime Grilled Shrimp Marinade:
- Sriracha sauce
- Garlic powder
- Lime
Seasoning for Grilled Shrimp Tacos:
Teriyaki Marinade for Grilled Shrimp:
- Low-sodium soy sauce or gluten free Tamari
- Honey
- Rice vinegar
- Toasted sesame oil
- Ginger powder
- Garlic powder
Shrimp Scampi Grilled Shrimp Marinade:
- Garlic powder
- Red pepper flakes
- White wine (whatever you are drinking!)
- Lemon
Greek Marinade for Grilled Shrimp:
- Dill
- Parsley
- Garlic powder
- Lemon
How to Cook Healthy Grilled Shrimp Skewers
These grilled shrimp recipes are easy to make and fast to cook. They make wonderful weeknight meals, and even better weekend BBQ treats.
Below you will learn how to cook our low calorie BBQ grilled shrimp skewers recipe. Further down you’ll find a sharable recipe card and shrilled shrimp calories in the nutrition label.
How to Make Healthy Grilled Shrimp Recipes:
- In a gallon freezer bag, combine your chosen marinade, salt, pepper, and shrimp.
- Toss together to coat the shrimp with the marinade.
- Marinate for 10 minutes to 1 hour maximum.
- Heat a grill over medium high heat.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water first to avoid burning). Then spray with olive oil.
- Add the skewers to the preheated grill, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Low Calorie Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe
This BBQ grilled shrimp skewers recipe is just 114 calories for approximately 6 large shrimp. Plus there is 0 carbs and 23.7g of protein!
These grilled shrimp recipes can be made in just 21 minutes (including prep and marinating time!) And this high protein recipe is a great main course, snack, or appetizer.
More Low Calorie Shrimp Recipes:
5 Low Calorie Grilled Shrimp Skewer Recipes
Equipment
- Skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 1 hour before use)
Ingredients
BBQ Grilled Shrimp Skewers:
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Marinade (choose one below)
- Olive Oil Spray
Sriracha Lime Grilled Shrimp Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons water
Seasoning for Grilled Shrimp Tacos:
- 1 tablespoon Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons water
Teriyaki Marinade for Grilled Shrimp:
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or gluten free Tamari
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoons ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons water
Shrimp Scampi Grilled Shrimp Marinade:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅛ cup white wine
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Greek Marinade for Grilled Shrimp:
- ½ teaspoon dill
- ½ teaspoon parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a gallon freezer bag, combine your chosen marinade, salt, pepper, and shrimp.
- Toss together to coat the shrimp with the marinade.
- Marinate for 10 minutes to 1 hour maximum.
- Heat a grill over medium high heat.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water first to avoid burning). Then spray with olive oil.
- Add the skewers to the preheated grill, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Most grilled shrimp recipes call for up to 1/2 cup of olive oil. That is just unhealthy (and expensive!)
I’ve created 5 low calorie grilled shrimp recipes thanks to the help of Olive Oil Spray. They start at just 114 calories, and are packed full of protein.
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Article History
- Originally written and published June 1, 2021 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on May 1, 2023 by Audrey Johns
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