GRILLED SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP, PEPPER AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS

Grilled Spicy Garlic Shrimp, Pepper and Pineapple Kabobs image

Make sensational shrimp! The secret is the peppy citrus marinade that goes together in minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice from can of pineapple
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp, thawed if frozen
1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, drained, 2 tablespoons juice reserved for marinade
1 orange bell pepper, cut into 12 pieces
4 medium green onions, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix marinade ingredients. Add shrimp, pineapple, bell pepper and onions; stir to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes, turning once or twice.
Heat gas or charcoal grill. Carefully brush vegetable oil on grill rack. On each of 4 (12- to 14-inch) metal skewers, thread shrimp, pineapple, bell pepper and onions alternately, leaving small space between each piece. Reserve marinade.
Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning and brushing with marinade once, until shrimp are pink and vegetables are tender. Discard any remaining marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Kabob, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g