Name: Marinated Grilled Shrimp Kabobs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 26 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3–4 tablespoons olive oil; 3–4 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme; 1–2 teaspoons fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 bell peppers, cut into chunks; 1 red onion, cut into chunks; 1 zucchini, sliced thick; 1 yellow squash, sliced thick

Description

These Marinated Grilled Shrimp Kabobs are ‘sunshine on a stick.’ Featuring jumbo shrimp and a rainbow of fresh Mediterranean vegetables, they are brought to life by a zesty herb marinade of lemon, garlic, thyme, and oregano for a bright, healthy summer meal.

Ingredients

Scale

The Shrimp & Marinade

2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3–4 tablespoons olive oil
3–4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1–2 teaspoons fresh oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste

The Vegetable Medley

2 bell peppers, cut into chunks
1 red onion, cut into chunks
1 zucchini, sliced thick
1 yellow squash, sliced thick

Instructions

Prep: Soak wooden skewers in water for 20–30 mins. Preheat grill to medium-high.

Marinade: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and all herbs/spices in a bowl.

Season: Toss shrimp with two-thirds of the marinade. Toss vegetables with the remaining third and salt to taste.

Assemble: Thread shrimp and veggies onto skewers, alternating and leaving a little room for heat to circulate.

Grill: Cook for 2–3 minutes per side. Shrimp are done when opaque and pink. Serve immediately.

Notes

Timing is Everything: Do not marinate shrimp for longer than 30 minutes; the acid will make the texture mushy.

Uniformity: Cut veggies into sizes similar to the shrimp to ensure even contact with the grill.

Don’t Overcook: Shrimp are ready when they form a ‘C’ shape. An ‘O’ shape usually means they’ve become rubbery.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 Skewers
Calories: 310
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 290mg

Keywords: grilled shrimp kabobs, mediterranean shrimp skewers, healthy grill recipes, lemon garlic shrimp, summer bbq ideas, quick seafood dinner, zesty shrimp marinade