Best 7 Tangy Shrimp Kabobs Recipes

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Are you looking for a simple yet flavorful recipe to spice up your next backyard barbecue? If so, look no further than tangy shrimp kabobs! With their vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and juicy texture, these kabobs are sure to become a hit with your friends and family. Made with succulent shrimp, tangy marinade, and an array of colorful vegetables, these kabobs are not only delicious but also visually appealing. So get ready to fire up the grill and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TANGY SHRIMP KABOBS



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You'd never guess that a pair of these colorful kabobs has only 2g of fat total! An easy tomato-based mixture is used as a marinade and basting sauce to add just the right amount of sweet-sour taste to the shrimp, pineapple and veggies. -Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
4-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1-1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 pearl onions
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, mustard and reserved pineapple juice. Pour 3/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 3 hours, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining mixture for sauce., In a Dutch oven, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add onions; boil for 2 minutes. Add peppers and boil 2 minutes longer. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel onions. Refrigerate vegetables until ready to grill., In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup of reserved tomato sauce mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Keep warm., Drain and discard marinade. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and vegetables; place on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting occasionally with remaining tomato sauce mixture. Drizzle kabobs with warm sauce. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 474mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DAVID'S SWEET SHRIMP KABOB'S



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
6 shrimp, deveined
1/4 cup favorite seafood seasoning mix
8 ounces Italian dressing
2 ounces Worcestershire sauce
2 ounces honey

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill.
  • On wooden skewers, place deveined, curled shrimp, and season with your favorite seafood seasoning mix.
  • In bowl, mix Italian dressing, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Heat lightly in the microwave.
  • Cook kabobs over medium/hot flame. When shrimp start to turn pink baste with Italian dressing mix and turn. Repeat every 3 to 4 minutes until
  • done.
  • Serve hot off the grill. Sit back and watch the smiles!

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS



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I suggest to use fresh shrimp for this as frozen thawed will create a watery marinade, do not marinade for longer than 30 minutes or the acid in the lemon juice will "cook" the shrimp, adjust the cayenne to suit heat level, I have left the Tabasco as optional you may add it or omit --- this shrimp is very good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 36m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or use coarse salt)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or adjust to suit heat level)
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Tabasco sauce (optional and to taste)
2 lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • In a small bowl crush the garlic with coarse salt; mix in cayenne pepper and paprika.
  • Add in olive oil and lemon juice; mix until combine, then add in Tabasco if using.
  • In a large bowl toss the shrimp with the garlic oil until evenly coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile soak the wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat, then lightly oil the grill grate.
  • Thread the shrimp onto the wooden skewers.
  • Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until opaque.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 190.7, Sodium 1245.1, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 20.8

TACO SEASONED SHRIMP KABOBS



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Fire up your grill for some tasty shrimp kabobs. With a hot grill, you can serve dinner in just 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup fresh pineapple cubes
8 (7-inch) bamboo or wooden skewers, soaked in water
1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Alternately thread shrimp, zucchini, bell pepper and pineapple onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
  • In small bowl, mix taco seasoning mix, lime juice and oil; brush over kabobs. Reserve remaining mixture.
  • Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Cook uncovered 6 to 15 minutes, turning once and brushing 2 to 3 times with reserved taco seasoning mixture, until shrimp is pink and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 810 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP, PEPPER AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS



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Make sensational shrimp! The secret is the peppy citrus marinade that goes together in minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice from can of pineapple
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp, thawed if frozen
1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, drained, 2 tablespoons juice reserved for marinade
1 orange bell pepper, cut into 12 pieces
4 medium green onions, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix marinade ingredients. Add shrimp, pineapple, bell pepper and onions; stir to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes, turning once or twice.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Carefully brush vegetable oil on grill rack. On each of 4 (12- to 14-inch) metal skewers, thread shrimp, pineapple, bell pepper and onions alternately, leaving small space between each piece. Reserve marinade.
  • Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning and brushing with marinade once, until shrimp are pink and vegetables are tender. Discard any remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Kabob, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

GARLIC SHRIMP KABOBS



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This is a quick and easy shrimp kabob recipe, perfect for beginners. Requires minimal ingredients, but is bursting with flavor. Serve over a bed of rice with fresh lemon wedges.

Provided by Darlene Gould

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound frozen shrimp, thawed and peeled
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 pinch finely chopped parsley
metal skewers
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Rinse and dry shrimp.
  • Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, pepper, and parsley together in a bowl and pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Lightly coat metal skewers with cooking spray.
  • Remove shrimp from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place about 5 shrimp on each skewer.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes; do not overcook.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 132.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SPICY SHRIMP KABOBS



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"Because these kabobs are so good, guests always think I labored over the preparation. But really, you can make them in no time." -Marcia Pilgeram SANDPOINT, ID.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 kabobs.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter; add the lemon juice, spices, lemon zest and salt., Thread shrimp onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. Place skewers in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting occasionally with butter mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right shrimp. Large shrimp (21-25 count per pound) are best for kabobs. Avoid pre-cooked shrimp, as they will be tough and rubbery.
  • Marinate the shrimp. Marinating the shrimp in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs will help to tenderize them and infuse them with flavor.
  • Skewer the shrimp properly. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, leaving a little space between each shrimp. This will allow the shrimp to cook evenly.
  • Cook the shrimp over medium heat. Cooking the shrimp over medium heat will help to prevent them from overcooking and becoming tough.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately. Shrimp are best served immediately after they are cooked. You can garnish them with lemon wedges, parsley, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Tangy shrimp kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your shrimp kabobs are cooked perfectly and bursting with flavor.

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