These Grilled Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers are nothing short of fantastic! They’re fast, perfect for patio weather, and can be eaten as either an appetizer or main course. Member’s Mark™ Bang Bang Seasoning adds a punch of sweet and spicy flavor to this quick dish.

Tips for Making Shrimp Skewers

Choose large or jumbo shrimp. They’re easier to skewer and less likely to overcook. Look for 16–20 or 21–25 count per pound.
Keep the shrimp similar in size. This helps everything cook at the same rate.
Pat shrimp very dry. Excess moisture can prevent good browning on the grill.
Use two skewers for larger shrimp. Threading two parallel skewers through the shrimp keeps them from spinning when you flip them.
Soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
Don’t marinate too long. About 15–30 minutes is plenty, especially if the marinade contains lemon or lime juice.
Season generously. Shrimp have a mild flavor, so garlic, paprika, Cajun seasoning, lemon, herbs, or chili flakes work particularly well.
Get the grill hot first. Medium-high to high heat gives you those nice browned edges without requiring a long cooking time.
Oil the grill grates. This helps prevent the shrimp from sticking.
Don’t crowd the shrimp. Leave a little space between each one so heat can circulate and the shrimp can brown.
Watch them closely. Shrimp cook incredibly quickly—usually 2–3 minutes per side depending on size and grill temperature.
Look for the “C” shape. Perfectly cooked shrimp are opaque and pink with a gentle C shape. If they curl tightly into an “O,” they’re probably overcooked.
Pull them immediately. Shrimp continue cooking from residual heat, so take them off as soon as they’re done.
Finish with something fresh. A squeeze of lemon, chopped parsley, cilantro, or a drizzle of garlic butter makes a big difference.

What to Serve with Grilled Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers

Grilled shrimp are versatile, so you can take the meal in a fresh, summery, Mexican, Mediterranean, or BBQ direction.

Fresh & summery

Caprese salad with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil
Grilled corn on the cob
Cucumber-tomato salad
Orzo pasta salad with lemon and herbs
Watermelon and feta salad
Simple green salad with lemon vinaigrette

Easy sides

Cilantro-lime rice
Garlic butter rice
Lemon-herb couscous
Grilled or roasted potatoes
Garlic bread
Grilled vegetables such as zucchini, peppers and onions

Mexican-inspired

Mexican street corn (elote)
Black bean and corn salad
Cilantro-lime rice
Avocado salad
Tortilla chips with fresh salsa or guacamole
Warm flour tortillas for making shrimp tacos

Mediterranean

Greek salad
Lemon-roasted potatoes
Hummus with warm pita
Tzatziki
Grilled asparagus
Feta and cucumber salad

Sauces that are especially good with shrimp

Garlic butter
Bang Bang sauce
Lemon-herb butter
Chimichurri
Cilantro-lime sauce
Spicy cocktail sauce
Honey-garlic glaze

Grilled Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers

These Grilled Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers are nothing short of fantastic! They're fast, perfect for patio weather, and can be eaten as either an appetizer or main course. Member's Mark™ Bang Bang Seasoning adds a punch of sweet and spicy flavor to this quick dish.

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Equipment

Skewers metal or soaked wooden

Ingredients

1½ lbs Large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
2 tbsp Olive oil
3 cloves Garlic minced
2 tbsp Lemon juice
4 tsp Member's Mark™ Bang Bang Seasoning
Chopped fresh parsley for serving
Lemon wedges for serving

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and Member's Mark™ Bang Bang Seasoning. Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes at room temperature.
Thread 4–5 shrimp onto each skewer.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill shrimp skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and slightly charred.
Transfer skewers to a platter. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: bang bang, grilling, shrimp, skewers