5.0 from 18 votes
Grilled Watermelon Skewers with Shrimp
Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs combine grilled shrimp with grilled watermelon with a sweet balsamic reduction and zesty lime. A healthy kabob recipe on the grill.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 177 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium-large raw shrimp peeled, tail on optional
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 2 large zucchini , cut into 1 inch thick slices
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- 1/4 cup Homemade Balsamic Glaze
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- Lime wedges for spritzing
Instructions
- In a large airtight plastic bag, combine the peeled shrimp, Italian dressing, lime juice and salt. Chill for 30-45 minutes. Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers, if using them.
- Thread the marinated shrimp, cubed watermelon and zucchini onto the prepared skewers.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Prep with cooking spray or rub grates with vegetable oil.
- Grill on indirect heat for 10-15 minutes. This will depend on the size of shrimp you are using. Wait for them to be pink and start to curl.
- Remove the skewers from the heat and drizzle them with balsamic reduction sauce, extra virgin olive oil and spritz with fresh lime juice.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
177kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Cholesterol
285mg
(95%)
Sodium
899mg
(37%)
Potassium
615mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
755IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
39.7mg
(44%)
Calcium
200mg
(20%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 899mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 615mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 755IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 39.7mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.