Shrimp Kabobs
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Additional Time
1 hr
-
Total Time
20 mins
-
Servings
4
-
Calories
287 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Shrimp Kabobs
Description
This recipe begins by whisking together olive oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and minced garlic to create a flavorful marinade. Shrimp and chopped vegetables are coated in the marinade and refrigerated for at least one hour to absorb the flavors. Threading shrimp alternately with bell peppers and onions on skewers results in an attractive and balanced kabob.
Grilling over medium-high heat for a few minutes per side cooks the shrimp until pink and opaque, while softening but retaining some bite in the vegetables. This method keeps the shrimp juicy and flavorful.
Shrimp Kabobs are best served immediately off the grill, making them suitable for outdoor cookouts or quick meals. The combination of the savory-sweet marinade with fresh herbs and grilled vegetables creates a fresh, light, and textured dish well-suited to warm weather dining or as a flavorful appetizer.
Ingredients
For the marinade
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons parsley chopped, leaves
- 2 teaspoons thyme chopped, leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
For the kabobs
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, tails can be left on or off depending on your preference
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 3/4 inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 3/4 inch pieces
- 1 red onion cut into 3/4 inch pieces
Instructions
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk until thoroughly mixed.
- Place the shrimp and vegetables in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
- Thread the shrimp, bell peppers and onions onto skewers.
- Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium high heat.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are pink and opaque and vegetables are tender. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 552mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1040IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 101.5mg | 113% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
