Shrimp and Sweet Potato Skewers (Easy Family Dinner Recipe)
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If you’re looking for an easy grilled dinner that feels a little different from the usual burgers or chicken, these shrimp and sweet potato skewers are a delicious family-friendly option. Tender roasted sweet potatoes pair perfectly with juicy grilled shrimp, creating a simple but flavorful meal that works for summer grilling, weeknight dinners, or backyard cookouts.
Why You’ll Love These Shrimp Skewers
- A fun change from traditional grilled dinners
- Combines sweet roasted potatoes with savory shrimp
- Great for summer cookouts or easy weeknight meals
- Simple ingredients with big flavor
The only thing this image is doing is making me hungry for this all over again. I really should not post hungry.
I paired the shrimp and sweet potatoes with a delicious couscous. It was the first time my 6-year-old had ever tried couscous. He couldn’t stop eating it. I love it when they expand their taste buds!
If you enjoy recipes with shrimp or sweet potatoes, you might also love these Shrimp Wraps with Cajun Dressing, this fresh Shrimp Salad with Nectarines, or these Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes for another easy family dinner idea.
Key Ingredients That Make These Skewers Work
Lemon juice adds brightness to balance the dish
Sweet potatoes add a soft, slightly sweet base
Shrimp cooks quickly and stays juicy on the grill
Italian seasoning and paprika bring warm smoky flavor
How These Shrimp Skewers Come Together
Sweet potatoes are coated and roasted until tender.
Then threaded onto skewers with shrimp and quickly grilled until perfectly cooked.
A simple lemon seasoning finishes everything with fresh flavor.
Full detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
What to Serve With Shrimp Skewers
These skewers pair perfectly with couscous, rice, fresh salads, grilled vegetables, or simple dinner rolls. They also make a great light summer meal served alongside fruit or a crisp garden salad.
Easy Variations
- Add zucchini or bell peppers to the skewers
- Swap Italian seasoning for Cajun seasoning
- Brush with garlic butter after grilling
- Serve over rice instead of skewers for a bowl-style meal
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Shrimp and Sweet Potato Skewers
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil divided
- ½ tsp. Italian Seasoning
- ¾ tsp. Paprika divided
- 2 12 oz. frozen shrimp – peeled deveined and thawed
- ¼ tsp. sea salt
- â…› tsp. ground pepper
- 4&1/2 tsp. lemon juice + 1 tsp. sugar mixed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
- Mix 1 Tbsp. of olive oil with Italian Seasoning and 1/2 tsp. of the Paprika
- In a large bowl toss the sweet potato pieces with the oil and seasonings
- Lay out on a baking sheet and bake for about 30-40 minutes or until tender
- If you are using wooden skewers, go ahead and get those in a bowl of water to soak through or use metal skewers to thread the roasted potato pieces with shrimp – alternating
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper
- Grill for about 5 minutes, turning halfway – or until shrimp is pink and cooked through
- In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, sugar, remaining olive oil and paprika
- Serve the skewers with juice or drizzle over cooked skewers on a platter and serve
- Serving Suggestion: serve with couscous
Notes
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