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Itai Liptz Cook Blog: Shrimp Kabobs

This shrimp kabob recipe is super simple with just a handful of ingredients! They can be grilled or oven broiled for an easy anytime kind of meal.

Variations: Thread chunks of bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, or zucchini rounds.

Keep leftover shrimp kabobs in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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These grilled shrimp kabobs are the perfect combination of savory and sweet!

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Marinate Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Metal Skewers or wooden skewers

1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper2 cups pineapple chunks or canned pineapple chunks drained and dabbed dry2 green onions cut into 1-inch pieces

Sauce

½ cup barbecue sauce1 teaspoon minced garlic1 teaspoon sambal oelek or chili paste

In a medium bowl, season the shrimp with salt and pepper.

Thread shrimp, pineapple, and green onions on metal or wood skewers.

In a small bowl, stir together barbecue sauce, garlic, and sambal oelek. Brush over the skewers and let marinate for 10 minutes.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp skewers for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and grill for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until cooked through.

If using wood skewers, be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling to ensure they don’t burn.
Cooked shrimp kabobs can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the grill or in a frying pan. 
Oven: You can also broil kabobs in the oven. Place the shrimp kabobs on a foil-lined pan 4 to 6 inches under the broiler. Broil on high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until cooked.
Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 

5 from 10 votes

Calories: 204 | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 857mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dinner, Entree, Seafood
Cuisine American

 

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