Description
Simple recipe for making grilled shrimp kabobs with a light marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for the marinade.
- Add the shrimp, bell peppers, and red onion to the marinade. Toss to coat everything evenly. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Thread the marinated shrimp and vegetables onto the skewers, alternating ingredients.
- Place the kabobs on the preheated grill.
- Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning once, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Notes
- You can substitute other vegetables like zucchini or cherry tomatoes.
- For extra flavor, brush the kabobs with a little melted butter during the last minute of grilling.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kabobs
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 180
Keywords: grilled shrimp, shrimp kabobs, seafood skewers, easy grilling, summer recipe