Description
Savory, smoky, and citrusy, these Mediterranean shrimp kabobs feature marinated shrimp and grilled vegetables. Perfect for gatherings, they deliver bold flavors in under 35 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges for extra acidity.
Ingredients
Large shrimp, peeled and deveined – 1.5 pounds (use frozen shrimp thawed per package)
Olive oil – 2 Tbsp (for marinating; omit if using olive oil garlic)
Garlic, minced – 3 cloves (use pre-minced for speed)
Lemon juice – 2 Tbsp (fresh or bottled)
Sweet paprika – 1 tsp (for smoky flavor)
Chili powder – 1 tsp (optional for mild heat)
Italian seasoning – 1 tsp (or substitute with oregano)
Salt – 1 tsp (adjust to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper – 1/2 tsp (to taste)
Red bell pepper – 1 (halved, stemmed, and cut into spears)
Green bell pepper – 1 (halved, stemmed, and cut into spears)
Zucchini – 1 medium (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
Cherry tomatoes – 1 pint (halved)
Red onion – 1 (cut into chunks)
Bamboo skewers – 8-10 (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper
Add 1.5 lb shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes while you prep the vegetables
Cut red and green bell peppers into 2-inch wide strips (spears), zucchini into 1/2-inch rounds, red onion into 2-inch chunks, and halve cherry tomatoes
Thread shrimp and vegetables alternately onto soaked bamboo skewers, ensuring even distribution
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates after preheating (avoid flare-ups)
Place kabobs on the grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once. Shrimp should be pink and opaque, and vegetables charred. Total cook time: 8-10 minutes
Notes
Don’t over-marinate—citrus can soften shrimp past 20 minutes
Oil grates after preheating to reduce flare-ups from shrimp fat
Soak bamboo skewers for 30 minutes to prevent burning
Serve with fresh lemon wedges on the side for added brightness
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a 350°F oven for 12 minutes
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 165mg