SPICY SHRIMP & WATERMELON KABOBS

Spicy Shrimp & Watermelon Kabobs image

My three sons can polish off a watermelon in one sitting. Before they dig in, I set aside a few slices to make these zesty shrimp kabobs. -Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups cubed seedless watermelon (1 inch), divided
1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

For glaze, place soy sauce, chili sauce, honey, garlic and 2 cups watermelon in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat until mixture is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup glaze for serving., On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp, onion and remaining watermelon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper., Place kabobs on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, brushing with remaining glaze during the last 2 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with reserved glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges