The BEST Shrimp Skewers in Just 10 Minutes! Quick & Easy Recipe

These Spanish Shrimp Skewers, known in Spain as Pinchos Morunos de Gambas, are seriously the BEST shrimp skewers I have ever tasted. We´re talking a huge explosion of flavors, super easy to make and all done in just 10 minutes.

This dish hails from the region of Andalucía in the south of Spain. It´s typically served as a tapas appetizer. However, you can totally serve these shrimp skewers as a main course. Next to some roasted potatoes and a classic Spanish salad.

What really flavors these shrimp skewers is the spice blend. Which is made with everyday basic pantry spices. However, for the paprika, I do recommend you use sweet smoked Spanish paprika vs other paprikas. As it makes all the difference in the flavor.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: I used raw jumbo shrimp I bought frozen and thawed out. But you can use fresh shrimp if you like. Either way, make sure to pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels. This way the shrimp can absorb all the flavors from the spice blend. Also, make sure to not overcook your shrimp. Usually 60 to 90 seconds per side is ideal.

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY NONSTICK GRILL PAN
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL
SWEET SMOKED SPANISH PAPRIKA
SPANISH SEA SALT

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Spanish Shrimp Skewers

Course Main Course

Cuisine Spanish

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Servings 5 skewers

Calories 113 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

• 25 raw jumbo shrimp peeled & deveined
• 1 tsp garlic powder 3.28 grams
• 1 tsp onion powder 2.33 grams
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 gram
• 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.30 grams
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 1 gram
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 gram
• 1 tsp dried cilantro .61 grams
• 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper .35 grams
• 1 tsp lemon juice 5 ml
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
• 1 lemon
• handful fresh parsley
• pinch sea salt

Instructions

1. Heat a nonstick grilling pan with a medium heat

2. Meanwhile, add in 1 tsp garlic powder into a large bowl, along with 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp dried cilantro and 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, mix together, then add in 1 tsp lemon juice and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, mix together and set aside

3. Add the shrimp over paper towels and pat completely dry, then add them into the bowl with the spice blend, season with sea salt and gently mix together until all the shrimp are fully coated

4. Pierce the shrimp into wooden skewers, making sure they´re tightly packed together

5. Add the shrimp skewers into the hot grilling pan, cook for 60 to 90 seconds per side, then remove from the heat, garnish with lemon wedges and finely chopped fresh parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Sweet Smoked Spanish Paprika I used to make this recipe

Nutrition Facts

Spanish Shrimp Skewers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 6mg2%

Sodium 30mg1%

Potassium 75mg2%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 215IU4%

Vitamin C 12mg15%

Calcium 15mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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