Fresh and zesty, this easy grilled shrimp with marinade will impress your taste buds! These healthy skewers remind me of summer weekends hanging out around the pool and grilling food with friends. You won’t believe this recipe is keto and Weight Watchers friendly too! It’s only 3 WW points and 5 carbs total!

Sometimes I am just so tired of heavy sauces and carby ingredients. That’s when I look for something a little lighter for dinner — like this delicious healthy grilled shrimp using my favorite homemade marinade. The shrimp and vegetables really absorb the flavors, making them absolutely scrumptious.

The best part about this marinade recipe is that you likely have all the ingredients in your pantry! The flavor combinations of sweet, sour, salty, and citrus will delight your senses! I love eating the shrimp off a charred skewer with bell peppers and onion too. So get out your grill, spices, skewers, and invite some friends over for a backyard BBQ! You won’t believe this dish is so healthy and low calorie.

Why you should try this recipe

This healthy recipe is gluten free and keto and WW friendly
It’s only 3 WW points and 5 carbs total and low in calories
Perfect for a backyard BBQ or meal prep
Easy party food to eat with your hands
The marinade is fresh and homemade with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

1 lbs shrimp
½ medium white onion (cut into ½ inch squares)
1 cup chopped bell peppers (cut into ½ inch squares)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lime juice
1 cup apple juice
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp ACV
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
2-3 sage leaves
¼ tsp red pepper
¼ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper

How to make Weight Watchers grilled shrimp (step by step)

Prep your vegetables, you want the onion and bell pepper to be the same size so they cook properly
Place your shrimp, onion, and bell peppers on your skewer sticks
Baste the shrimp and vegetables in the olive oil
Combine the rest of the marinade ingredients in a large bowl and stir
Place your shrimp skewers into the marinade and set in the refrigerator for a minimum of 20 minutes (if you marinade longer than that the lemon will start to cook the shrimp)
Heat your grill to high heat before putting the shrimp on
Cook for 2 minutes per side until all the shrimp turn opaque all the way through

Variations and substitutions

Use different vegetables on your skewers if you prefer! For example: portobello mushrooms, squash, red onion, or even cherry tomatoes.
You can substitute your favorite seasoning blend like Creole or Italian!
If you don’t have apple juice for the marinade try orange juice.

Tips and tricks

It’s important your grill is hot before placing your skewers on in order to properly sear them.
Sprinkle a tiny bit more seasoning onto the shrimp right before grilling.
If you don’t have a large container to marinade the shrimp skewers you can use a large ziplock bag.

How long should I marinate my shrimp?

Unlike poultry and beef, shrimp and shellfish need very little time to marinate. That’s because they have minimal, if any, fibrous tissue to break down. What does that mean? That means that no matter how big or small shrimp only need 15 to 20 minutes or less to marinate. Anything longer than that the citric acid will start to cook it.

Are shrimp good for losing weight?

Shrimp by themselves are good for losing weight! They are high in protein, have zero carbs, and are low in calories. However the other ingredients in a shrink recipe may not be. So if you’re looking for a healthy shrimp recipe make sure there’s minimal oils, creams, flour, sugar, etc.