Description
Grilled shrimp kabobs are a vibrant, smoky dish that brings family and friends together with minimal effort. The tangy lemon and garlic marinade infuses the shrimp, while colorful veggies caramelize on the grill for a fresh, satisfying summer favorite.
Ingredients
Large shrimp
1 1/2 pounds, peeled and deveined
Olive oil
2 tablespoons
Garlic
3 cloves, minced
Lemon juice
Juice of 1 lemon
Paprika
1 teaspoon
Chili powder
1 teaspoon
Parsley
2 tablespoons, chopped
Red bell pepper
1, halved and sliced
Yellow bell pepper
1, halved and sliced
Zucchini
1, sliced
Cherry tomatoes
8, quartered
Instructions
In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, chili powder, and parsley for the marinade.
Add shrimp to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Prepare vegetables by slicing into uniform pieces.
Thread shrimp and veggies onto skewers in alternating order for even grilling.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Brush skewers with remaining marinade during the last 2 minutes for added flavor.
Sprinkle with extra parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Use frozen shrimp if fresh unavailability is an issue.
Halal option: Remove shrimp and thread only veggies.
Avocado oil works equally well if olive oil is unavailable.
Pre-minced garlic tubes can replace fresh garlic.
Substitute cilantro for parsley if preferred.
Cut vegetables into similar sizes for even cooking.
Marinating time must reach 15 minutes for optimal flavor infusion.
Serve with rice, pita, or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (4 skewers per serving)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 200mg