Skewered Shrimp & Vegetables

Name: Skewered Shrimp & Vegetables
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 16 uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1 medium red onion, cut into eight wedges; 8 large fresh mushrooms, halved; 8 grape tomatoes; Hot cooked rice, optional; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 15, 2022

Serve these flavorful and colorful kabobs as an appetizer or as the main dish—either way, guests will love them! —Sharon Wilson, Afton, Virginia

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Ingredients

3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
16 uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 medium red onion, cut into eight wedges
8 large fresh mushrooms, halved
8 grape tomatoes
Hot cooked rice, optional
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal the bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and vegetables. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, turning once and basting frequently with reserved marinade. If desired, serve with rice; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

2 skewers: 221 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

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