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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers/ Snacks

    Greek Shrimp Appetizer Skewers

    First Published: June 15, 2021 . Last Modified: June 15, 2021 lisa12 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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     Greek Shrimp Skewers are made with common Greek ingredients and a flavorful olive oil dressing. This light appetizer shrimp recipe is perfect for a party! These small bites taste as good as they look!

    Greek Appetizer Shrimp recipe on a plate

    I'm really not a fancy type of girl, however I love good finger food. And if you can eat pretty food, why not? Fancy food does not have to be complicated and that is why I'm making this Greek shrimp skewers recipe.

    A plate of Greek shrimp skewers

    Easy To Make Appetizer Recipe!

     I always keep frozen shrimp in my freezer and I love Greek flavors. I like to keep a bag of bamboo skewers on hand also as kabobs or skewers are a fun appetizer to create. I often make Strawberry Basil Feta Skewers, Charcuterie Shewers and Pesto Tortellini Skewers. The rest of the ingredients are readily available in any supermarket. My guests are always impressed even though they couldn't be any simpler to make. If you have kids, you can get them to help make this appetizer because it's easy and two hands are better than one.

    Ingredients Needed for Greek Shrimp Skewers

    • Shrimp - Already cooked is perfect for this recipe. Make sure they are already peeled and deveined, but the tails can be left on. Frozen cooked shrimp are very convenient to use as they can be defrosted in minutes under cold running water. 
    • Feta Cheese - Feel free to substitute another cheese like mozzarella if feta is not your thing.
    • Cucumbers - I prefer seedless or pickling cucumbers as they are the perfect size for these skewers.
    • Grape or Cherry Tomatoes - Either work to fit the size of these shrimp skewers.
    • Olive oil - I always keep a good quality of extra virgin olive oil for this shrimp appetizer.
    • Fresh lemon juice - For a little tip, microwave your lemon for 20 seconds in the microwave, roll, cut then squeeze for maximum juice.
    • Spices - I use dried oregano and parsley; however, fresh is great, and you could garnish the plate with fresh herbs if you like.
    • Salt and pepper

    Picking Fresh Shrimp

    Shrimp can be expensive, so choosing good shrimp is important so you don't waste your money. It is easy to get frozen shrimp and I always keep a few bags in my freezer. Most commercial shrimp vessels are equipped to flash freeze shrimp on board, so you know you are getting the freshest shrimp.

    If you would rather try fresh shrimp, make sure the shrimp don't smell like ammonia or have slimy shells. They should be firm with solid tails. A good fishmonger at the market or grocery store will be more than happy to let you take a closer look.

    For a recipe like this one, aiming for medium to large-sized shrimp is the best option. If you purchase frozen, it's easy to thaw and cook them right out of the bag for shrimp appetizer recipes!

    More Shrimp Appetizer Recipes

    • Spicy Bloody Mary Shrimp
    • Ten Minute Sweet and Spicy Shrimp
    • Old Bay Shrimp
    • Spicy Shrimp Tacos from Chisel and Fork

    These Greek shrimp are one of my favorite holiday shrimp appetizers for parties. I also make them quite often on game day or for summer gatherings. They can be assembled ahead of time and kept chilled until ready to serve. Feel free to add or subtract and ingredients. 

    If you prefer a hot shrimp appetizer, try these Crispy Panko Fried Shrimp.

    If you like this Greek Shrimp Appetizer Skewers recipe, please leave a 5-star rating.

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    Greek Shrimp Appetizer Skewers

    An appetizer that you can serve at a party but also healthy too.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Greek
    Servings: 12 skewers
    Calories: 84kcal
    Author: Lisa Grant

    Ingredients

    • 12 grape tomatoes
    • 6 ounces of feta cut into 12 chunks
    • 1 Persian cucumber sliced into 12, ends cut off
    • 12 cooked shrimp peeled and deveined
    • 12 pitted Greek olives
    • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Take 12 skewers (I like the medium size bamboo ones) and thread a tomato, piece of feta, cucumber slice, shrimp and olive on each skewer.
    • In a small bowl, whish together lemon juice, oregano and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Serve the skewers on a platter with the dressing drizzled over them or on the side. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 60mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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    Comments

    1. Wendy says

      February 25, 2018 at 8:25 am

      These are perfect and normally all the ingredients are in my pantry and fridge. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    2. Liz says

      February 25, 2018 at 10:11 am

      I love this healthy, beautiful appetizer! Your skewers look delicious, too!

      Reply
    3. Laura Dembowski says

      February 25, 2018 at 10:21 am

      I always keep frozen shrimp on hand too. They have saved so many dinners. All the colors in this are so pretty!

      Reply
    4. Cindy@CindysRecipesandWritings says

      February 25, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      I love the Greek flare!

      Reply
    5. Trang says

      February 26, 2018 at 12:15 am

      5 stars
      Look at those succulent shrimp, these skewers look so fresh and tasty!

      Reply
    6. Nick @ GreekBoston.com says

      February 27, 2018 at 10:27 am

      They would make a great app to bring to a party. They look fancy but really don't seem that hard to make! And they're obviously a treat for Greek food lovers.

      Reply
    7. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

      February 27, 2018 at 7:04 pm

      I think this is a brilliant idea! Fresh, fast, and flavorful!! Nicely done.

      Reply
    8. The Freshman Cook says

      February 28, 2018 at 6:10 pm

      I love these flavors, and they are so colorful! Tasty and pretty!

      Reply
    9. Hadia says

      March 01, 2018 at 5:01 pm

      These are so presentable, such a brilliant idea!

      Reply
    10. Richa Gupta says

      March 02, 2018 at 8:59 pm

      5 stars
      Looks amazing, perfect appetizer idea!

      Reply
    11. Liren | Kitchen Confidante says

      December 12, 2018 at 7:01 pm

      Party perfect, and so fresh, too! Love!

      Reply
    12. Toni says

      December 13, 2018 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      This will be a huge hit for holiday parties!

      Reply

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