Low Carb Grilled (Air Fryer, Stovetop or Broiled) Shrimp Kebobs (Quick, Easy & Delicious!) 🍤

This is a simple & flavorful restaurant quality
appetizer, accompaniment for steak, or main course!**

Ingredients:

9 (7 1/2 inch) wooden skewers

36 (about 1 pound) raw large shrimp (peeled & deveined)

1/2 teaspoon salt (I used fine sea salt.)

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1 1/2 tablespoons (about 4 - 5 cloves) pressed or finely minced fresh garlic

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (I used Italian parsley.)

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

olive or avocado oil 

Optional Garnishes:

lemon wedges

sprigs of parsley

Grill Method:

Place the wooden skewers in a pan of water to soak for 30 minutes. (This prevents the skewers from burning.) 

Rinse the shrimp in a collander and pat dry with paper towels. Place the shrimp in a bowl. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, garlic and 2 teaspoons of the parsley over the shrimp and stir to evenly season.

Preheat a grill to 400* (medium-high heat). 

Mix together the butter, lemon juice and remaining teaspoon of parsley. Set aside.

Thread the bodies and tails of 4 shrimp onto each skewer. Place on a plate or dish until all of the skewers are threaded.

Spray or wipe oil onto the preheated grill. Brush one side of the skewered shrimp with the lemon butter. Place the buttered side down on the grill. Brush the top side with the butter mixture. Grill for 4 minutes. Turn and grill the other side for 4 minutes or until the shrimp become opaugue and pink.

Remove from the grill and place on a platter with lemon wedges to serve as an appetizer, on top of rice, cauliflower rice, vegetables or salad for a main dish, or as an accompaniment to steak. If desired, garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley.

Air Fryer Method:

Preheat air fryer to 400* on "air fry" or "broil" mode. Spray or wipe the basket or mesh tray (depending on what style of fryer you have) with avocado or olive oil. Place the shrimp in the air fryer. Cook for 4 minutes. Turn and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

Oven Method:

Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet or pan with foil. Spray or wipe the foil with avocado or olive oil. Place the skewered shrimp on the prepared pan. Place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes. (until the shrimp turn opague and pink in color) Turn and cook for another 2 t0 3 minutes.

Stovetop Method:

Add 2 tablespoons or spray a large frying pan with avocado or olive oil. Heat over medium high heat. Add the skewered shrimp. Cook for 4 minutes. Turn and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

Makes 9 skewers ~ 9 appetizer servings, 9 to 4 1/2 garnishes for steaks & 9 to 4 1/2 servings over rice, vegetables or salad.

**The picture features two skewers served oved Toasted Coconut Rice. Here is the link to that recipe: 

https://carriekitchencreations.blogspot.com/2025/02/toasted-coconut-rice.html 

Note: Years ago, when my husband and I lived in a small beach apartment, without room for an outdoor barbecue, we purchased a small indoor grill/griddle. We used it at our home and brought it to grill meals at our parents' homes too. 😀

Nutritional info per skewer, approximately: 86 calories ~ 3.5 grams fat ~ 1.5 grams carbs ~ .177 grams fiber ~ 1.33 grams net carbs ~ 11.5 grams protein