Herb-Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Grilling shrimp on skewers is a quick and easy way to cook them, and the skewers make them easy to serve. This recipe for herb-grilled shrimp skewers is simple but flavorful, with a combination of oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. The shrimp are cooked over medium-high heat until they are cooked through, and the herbs add a delicious flavor to the shrimp.

Shrimp skewers are a classic summer dish, and they're a great way to cook shrimp on the grill. This recipe for herb-grilled shrimp skewers is inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean, with a combination of oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. The shrimp are marinated in the herb mixture before being grilled, which gives them a delicious flavor. The skewers make the shrimp easy to cook and serve, and they're a great way to feed a crowd.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
3. Thread the shrimp onto the skewers.
4. Grill the skewers for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the shrimp is cooked through.
5. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The combination of oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper gives the shrimp a delicious flavor.
• Marinating the shrimp in the herb mixture before grilling helps to tenderize the shrimp and add flavor.
• Grilling the shrimp over medium-high heat cooks the shrimp quickly and evenly.
• The skewers make the shrimp easy to cook and serve.