Description
Quick and flavorful shrimp kabobs marinated in a zesty garlic and honey concoction, perfect for grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bell peppers, cut into 1-inch squares
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 zucchini, sliced into thick rounds (optional)
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp and veggies (10 minutes): Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and trim the veggies. Soak wooden skewers if using.
- Make the marinade (3 minutes): Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, smoked paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the shrimp (15–20 minutes): Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat, but don’t marinate for too long.
- Thread the skewers (5–10 minutes): Alternate shrimp and veggies on skewers.
- Preheat the cooking surface (5 minutes): Preheat the grill or cast-iron skillet and brush with oil.
- Cook the kabobs (6–10 minutes): Place skewers on the grill or pan and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque.
- Finish with herbs (1–2 minutes): Sprinkle parsley or cilantro and drizzle lemon juice over the skewers.
- Rest and serve (2 minutes): Let kabobs rest briefly before serving hot.
Notes
For a Mediterranean twist, swap honey with crushed tomatoes and add oregano. Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp kabobs, grilled shrimp, summer recipes, easy seafood recipes