Best Shrimp Kebabs With Lentil Herb Salad Recipes

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SPICY PINEAPPLE-GLAZED SHRIMP KEBABS



Spicy Pineapple-Glazed Shrimp Kebabs image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
1 red onion, peeled and cut into chunks
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares

Steps:

  • Heat a cast-iron grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
  • Combine the pineapple juice, lemon juice, lime juice, ginger, jalapeno, soy sauce, honey and cilantro in a small saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
  • Skewer the shrimp on 8 metal skewers or on 8 wooden skewers that have been soaked in water for at least 20 minutes, alternating with pieces of pineapple, onion and bell pepper.
  • Brush or drizzle the kebabs with the pineapple glaze. Grill until the shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes per side, brushing occasionally with the glaze. Serve hot.

EAST COAST SHRIMP AND LENTIL BOWLS



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If you have frozen shrimp, a few seasoning ingredients, bagged spinach and lentils on hand in your pantry, you can make this dish in no time. It's so delicious, nobody needs to know that it's healthy, too! —Mary Kay LaBrie, Clermont, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups water
2 tablespoons garlic powder, divided
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Place first 4 ingredients and 1 tablespoon garlic powder in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, 17-20 minutes., Toss shrimp with seafood seasoning. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add pepper flakes and remaining garlic powder; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice; remove from pan and keep warm., Add spinach and nutmeg to pan; cook and stir over medium-high heat until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat., To serve, divide lentils among 4 bowls. Top with shrimp, spinach and onion. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FIVE-HERB SALAD



Five-Herb Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toss 1 1/2 cups each fresh parsley and mint, 1/2 cup chopped dill and tarragon and 1/4 cup chopped chives in a large bowl. Shave 4 celery stalks with a vegetable peeler into another bowl. Mix 4 teaspoons champagne vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper; add to the celery with the herbs and toss. Top with toasted pepitas.

HERB SALAD



Herb Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Separate 1 large head Bibb lettuce. Combine in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons each of torn basil, dill, parsley and mint. Toss with the juice of 1/2 lemon and 2 tablespoons olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

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