SHRIMP ON THE GRILL

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This is my favorite recipe for grilled shrimp. The mild flavor of the marinade works equally well with cod or haddock.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
30 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow squash, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
6 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a blender, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process for 1-2 minutes. , On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and vegetables, leaving a small space between pieces. Place in a shallow glass container. Pour oil mixture over kabobs; cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Grill kabobs, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are tender. Combine butter and dill; baste over skewers. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Fat 52g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 162mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.