Best Grilled Shrimp Kabobs And Dipping Sauce Recipes

SHRIMP KABOBS

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Shrimp Kabobs are marinated and grilled to perfection for the most scrumptious summer meal. Full of zesty flavors the whole family is going to love these kabobs!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound Shrimp
1 zucchini (sliced)
1 red onion (sliced)
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
1 lemon (sliced)
1 shrimp marinade

Steps:

Add the shrimp, zucchini, red onion, red bell pepper, and lemon to a medium sized bowl.
Prepare the shrimp marinade and add to the bowl of shrimp and veggies. Let marinate 30 minutes or over night.
Thread skewers with the shrimp and veggies.
Preheat grill to medium high heat. Thread the shrimp on the skewers. Place on the grill. Grill on each side for about two minutes or until no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 286 mg, Sodium 888 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

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I came up with this recipe when my daughter grew a beautiful jalapeno plant last summer. I already had cilantro in the garden, so it seemed like a great combination for a tasty sauce. -Elizabeth Lubin, Huntington Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
DIPPING SAUCE:
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cilantro, oil, chives and garlic. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., In a blender, combine the sauce ingredients; cover and process until blended. Chill until serving., Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 615mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.