MARGARITA SHRIMP KABOBS

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Hold a fiesta on your grill with shrimp marinated in lime, salt and tequila. Skewered with bright red peppers and fresh green zucchini and it both looks and tastes like a party.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/4 cup lime juice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tequila, if desired
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp (about 24), thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix lime peel, lime juice, garlic, tequila and salt; add shrimp. Seal bag, squeezing out air; turn to coat shrimp. Let stand 10 minutes to marinate. Drain shrimp; discard marinade.
  • On each of 8 (12-inch) metal skewers, alternately thread shrimp, zucchini and bell pepper, leaving 1/4-inch space between each piece. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Carefully brush grill rack with additional oil. Place kabobs on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Seid Sefa
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These shrimp kabobs are the perfect summer dish. They're light and refreshing, and they're always a hit at parties.


N√°im√°t Alee
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I loved these kabobs. The marinade was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Benjamin Aguilar1308
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These shrimp kabobs are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can throw them on the grill or in the oven.


Matiks Matiks
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I've made these shrimp kabobs several times now and they're always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the marinade is delicious.


Hadeel Kh
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The sweetness of the pineapple and the spiciness of the jalapeno complement each other perfectly.


Liliana Gomez Cortes
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These shrimp kabobs are the perfect summer dish. They're light and refreshing, and they're always a hit at parties.


jashim Miah
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I loved these kabobs. The marinade was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Elizabeth Tolulope
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These shrimp kabobs are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can throw them on the grill or in the oven.


SanGar Khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the marinade is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ahmad Shehzad A
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I also like to add some chopped red onion to the marinade.


TH romas Gaming
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different types of shrimp and vegetables, and it's always turned out great.


Fred Bowser
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These shrimp kabobs are the perfect appetizer or main course. They're easy to make and always a hit with my guests.


Tammy Clark
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of shrimp. But I'm so glad I did! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the marinade was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Antonio Corlito
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the marinade is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mohsin Jaan
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the pineapple and the spiciness of the jalapeno complement each other perfectly. I also appreciate that this recipe is relatively easy to make.


Shannon R H Sullivan
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These shrimp kabobs were a huge hit at my last party! The marinade was flavorful and the shrimp cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.