Paleo Shrimp Skewers
Grilled garlic lemon shrimp and vegetable skewers. 250 calories, 28g protein, 6g carbs, paleo and gluten-free.
Paleo Shrimp Skewers has 250 calories per serving, with 28g protein, 6g carbs, 11g fat, and 2g fiber. Prep 12 min, cook 8 min.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
250
Calories
28g
Protein
56% DV
6g
Carbs
2% DV
11g
Fat
14% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 250 calories per serving.
🔥 11.2g protein per 100 cal.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
12 min
Cook Time
8 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$6.00
Paleo Shrimp Skewers
Garlic-lemon marinated shrimp threaded with colorful vegetables and grilled to perfection. Light, protein-packed, and naturally paleo, these skewers are a quick dinner or meal-prep winner.
Ingredients
- 6 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup bell pepper chunks
- 1/2 cup zucchini chunks
- 1/4 cup red onion chunks
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
Instructions
- Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes if using (to prevent burning).
- Thread shrimp and vegetables onto skewers, alternating for color.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill skewers 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Serve hot with extra lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 28g |
| Carbs | 6g |
| Fat | 11g |
| Fiber | 2g |
Tips
- Don’t marinate shrimp more than 15 minutes or the acid will start to cook them.
- Cut vegetables to similar sizes so they cook evenly.
- These also work great under the broiler if you don’t have a grill.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Equipment
skillet
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