Best Shrimp And Zucchini Skewers Recipes

SHRIMP KABOBS

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"Marinating the shrimp in Italian dressing adds wonderful flavor to these colorful kabobs," says Sharon Aweau of Kapolei, Hawaii.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup Italian salad dressing, divided
2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 large onions
16 large fresh mushrooms
2 large green peppers, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
16 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup salad dressing and shrimp. Cut each onion into eight wedges. In another large resealable plastic bag, combine the vegetables and remaining dressing. Seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the shrimp and vegetables. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 630mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK-MARINATED SHRIMP KEBABS

Quick-Marinated Shrimp Kebabs image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 39m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
16 large shrimp, peeled, and deveined
1 summer squash, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 zucchini, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, and zest and season with salt and pepper.
Alternately thread the shrimp, squash, onion, and zucchini onto the skewers, using 4 shrimp per skewer.
Put the kebabs in a shallow baking dish and pour the marinade over the top. Marinate the kebabs at room temperature, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Preheat an indoor grill pan or an outdoor grill. Grill the kebabs, turning and basting with the marinade occasionally, until lightly charred and just-cooked through, about 4 minutes.