SKEWERED SHRIMP & VEGETABLES

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Serve these flavorful and colorful kabobs as an appetizer or as the main dish-either way, guests will love them! -Sharon Wilson, Afton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
16 uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 medium red onion, cut into eight wedges
8 large fresh mushrooms, halved
8 grape tomatoes
Hot cooked rice, optional
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal the bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and vegetables. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, turning once and basting frequently with reserved marinade. If desired, serve with rice; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Lisa McKnett
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp and vegetables turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Nabeeel Shams
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The shrimp was cooked perfectly, but the vegetables were a little bland.


Mohammad Mirsan
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. I will definitely be making it again.


Katie May Lippiett
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I would recommend using a different type of sauce. The one in the recipe was a little too sweet for my taste.


Sagor Shak
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Crystal Pitzer
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The shrimp was a little overcooked, but the vegetables were delicious.


Ssali Taufiq
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This was my first time making shrimp skewers, and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the shrimp was cooked to perfection.


Knauchs
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly, and the vegetables are always tender and flavorful.


its' brightty
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. I would definitely recommend it.


emmanuel ebube
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the shrimp and vegetables.


Florence Wlanja
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This was a great recipe! The shrimp and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious.


Nayomi Kavinda
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp and vegetables turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Tayyab Abbas
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The shrimp was cooked perfectly, but the vegetables were a little bland.


PinkUnicornSniper
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. I will definitely be making it again.


Maddie Lolz
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I would recommend using a different type of sauce. The one in the recipe was a little too sweet for my taste.


fugoyou
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Daniel Chukwuka
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The shrimp was a little overcooked, but the vegetables were delicious.


Astra
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This was my first time making shrimp skewers, and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the shrimp was cooked to perfection.


Saed Sweity
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly, and the vegetables are tender and flavorful.


Jerry Heeralal
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This recipe was a hit! The shrimp and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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