Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Quick and easy Teriyaki BBQ Shrimp Skewers will help you beat the heat and have more time to enjoy your summer. (Or any season!) I have never seen anyone as excited to grill than my very own dad. He was, and is, The Grill Master. His specialty: hamburgers! Yet chicken, sausages, ribs, and anything else is welcome to the party. In today’s Teriyaki BBQ Shrimp Skewers recipe you may be wondering, “Is it even worth firing up the grill for shrimp? It only takes a couple of minutes to cook per side.” Yes… Yes, it is! Nothing adds flavor to food like grilling. You will be so glad you did. This Teriyaki BBQ Shrimp Skewers recipe is savory, sweet, and succulent with a kick of fire to top it off. These kabobs are versatile and make a great main dish, appetizer, or side dish.
Teriyaki BBQ Shrimp
Teriyaki BBQ Shrimp Skewers are loaded with fresh vegetables, pineapple, and jumbo shrimp. You could also add any fruit or vegetable you like. Just keep in mind that when making a skewer or kabob, the individual cooking time of each ingredient must be considered. You wouldn’t want to put a raw potato on the same skewer as a shrimp. Either the potato would be raw or the shrimp burnt… Or possibly both! I chose to use red and orange bell peppers, zucchini, and pineapple to accompany my shrimp. The shrimp is the key focus for grill time, the rest of the crew can be delicious and safely eaten at any level from raw to charred. Yet all the ingredients play an important role in building flavor and texture. A sweet and spicy teriyaki barbecue marinade ties these wonderful ingredients together. Teriyaki BBQ Shrimp Skewers could certainly be a stand-alone meal. I would increase the veggies to shrimp ratio on each skewer. Keeping the theme of light and easy for the summer, I served my shrimp kebabs atop a simple salad.
What Ingredients You Will Need
For the Skewers:
Raw Jumbo Shrimp – peeled and deveinedFresh Pineapple – peeled, cored, and cut into chunksMedium Zucchinis – cut into 1/2- to 1-inch thick slices, then cut in halfRed and Orange Bell Peppers – cleaned and cut into 1- to 2-inch piecesBamboo or Metal Skewers
For the Teriyaki BBQ Sauce:
Teriyaki Sauce – store-bought or homemadeFish SauceChili Garlic Sauce
How To Make These Grilled BBQ Shrimp Skewers
Get the Complete (Printable) Teriyaki BBQ Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe + Video Below. Enjoy!
How long does cooked shrimp last in the fridge?
You can keep cooked shrimp in the fridge stored in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
How Do I Tell If Shrimp Has Gone Bad?
One of the first things you can do is smell it to see if it has a foul overly-fishy smell. Another way to tell is if you can see that it has become slimy. When in doubt, throw it out!
Can I Make Chicken Teriyaki Kebabs With This Recipe?
Sure you can! Swap the shrimp for 1-inch chunks of raw chicken breast or thigh meat. Marinade as directed. Then grill the skewers for 3-4 minutes per side to make sure the chicken is cooked through.
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