Food and Recipes Kitchen Assistant 13 Easy Grilled Shrimp Recipes to Serve All Summer Long By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 18, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Whether you're planning the menu for a backyard barbecue or craving the taste of Old Bay on a regular ole weekday, there's nothing easier than grilled shrimp. A summer specialty, though we'll take it any time of year, grilled shrimp is as versatile as it comes. Stick 'em in a skewer with anything from okra to sausage for a hearty appetizer or family-friendly supper. Serve grilled shrimp on top of a salad or in a taco for a fresh lunch or healthy dinner. Toss them into charred hoagie rolls with all the Cajun fixings for a taste of New Orleans at your own dinner table. Simple grilled shrimp is a match for it all. That's especially true when it comes to our reader-favorite, flavorful ways to serve up this Gulf Coast staple. From skewers hot off the grill, like Grilled Cajun Shrimp Kabobs with Sausage, to new grilled takes on Lowcountry classics, like our Grilled Clambake Foil Packets with shrimp, these recipes are jumbo on flavor. 01 of 13 Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Skewers with Chipotle Comeback Sauce Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Skewers with Chipotle Comeback Sauce Everything is better with bacon, right? Plus, chipotle comeback sauce recipe is one you'll want to hang onto for later. It's perfect on salads, sandwiches, and as a dip for fried chicken strips or chips too. 02 of 13 Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets with Red Potatoes and Zucchini The Recipe Critic Recipe: Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets with Red Potatoes and Zucchini Just because foil packets are easy doesn't mean they don't pack in the flavor. These Cajun-inspired packets are proof. 03 of 13 Grilled Royal Reds with Lemony Garlic Butter Photo Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Grilled Royal Reds with Lemony Garlic Butter Serve these Gulf kings right—simply with melted butter. With lobster-sweet meat, it's truly the only condiment you'll need. 04 of 13 Grilled Shrimp-and-Squash Pasta with Summer Herbs Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch; Food Styling: Anna Hampton Recipe: Grilled Shrimp-and-Squash Pasta with Summer Herbs Grilled shrimp and in-season squash is a summer duo made for warm-weather dinners. Top with a sprinkling of Parmesan or crumbled feta cheese for the ultimate finishing touch. 05 of 13 Grilled Shrimp Po'Boys with Quick Remoulade Sauce Max Kelly Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Po'Boys with Quick Remoulade Sauce Who says shrimp po'boys have to be fried? Switch things up without sacrificing New Orleans style by popping shrimp on the grill instead. 06 of 13 Grilled Clambake Foil Packets with Herb Butter Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Anna Hampton Recipe: Grilled Clambake Foil Packets with Herb Butter In true Lowcountry style, shrimp, clams, potatoes, corn, and sausage mingle in a foil packet clambake that's ready in minutes. 07 of 13 Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Wraps If this picture alone doesn't tempt you to make these ASAP, just check out the ingredients: shrimp, cilantro, and quick pickled veggies. Yum! 08 of 13 Easy BBQ Shrimp Southern Living Recipe: Easy BBQ Shrimp The secret to this savory BBQ shrimp recipe is in the marinade. Just soak, grill, and grab your cocktail skewers, and you'll have a party-ready appetizer in no time. 09 of 13 Italian Shrimp Kebabs Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Italian Shrimp Kebabs If the flavor on this Italian kebab marinade has you hankering for more, it works well with fish and chicken too. 10 of 13 Shrimp-Okra-and-Sausage Kebabs Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Tina Stamos Recipe: Shrimp-Okra-and-Sausage Kebabs Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, hot sauce, and butter pack a punch on these easy-to-grill skewers. 11 of 13 Tomato Salad with Grilled Shrimp Hector Sanchez Recipe: Tomato Salad with Grilled Shrimp Look for beautiful and tasty heirloom tomatoes in a rainbow of colors at your local farmers' market, and keep them at room temperature until you're ready to slice and serve. 12 of 13 Shrimp Boil Kebabs Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Shrimp Boil Kebabs For a true Lowcountry vibe, cover an outdoor table with newspaper and get ready to dive into these Cajun-favored shrimp kebabs. 13 of 13 Grilled Cajun Shrimp Kabobs with Sausage Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer Recipe: Grilled Cajun Shrimp Kabobs with Sausage Perfect for parties and warm summer nights alike, these Cajun skewers come together in less than 20 minutes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit