Grilled Texas Shrimp Kabobs Food

SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Add the shrimp, zucchini, red onion, red bell pepper, and lemon to a medium sized bowl.
• Prepare the shrimp marinade and add to the bowl of shrimp and veggies. Let marinate 30 minutes or over night.
• Thread skewers with the shrimp and veggies.
• Preheat grill to medium high heat. Thread the shrimp on the skewers. Place on the grill. Grill on each side for about two minutes or until no longer pink.

GRILLED TEXAS SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except shrimp in shallow glass dish; stir in shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Remove shrimp from marinade and reserve it.
• Thread 4 shrimp on each of six metal skewers. (*If using bamboo skewers, remember to soak them in hot water for about 30 minutes, so won't burn.)
• Grill over medium coals, turning once, until pink for about 2 to 3 mts. on each side. Do not overcooked.
• Heat reserved marinade to boiling in a non-aluminium saucepan; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered until bell pepper is tender, about 5 minutes. Serve with shrimp.
• NOTE: to broil the kabobs in the oven: set oven control to boil.
• Place skewered shrimp on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat, turning once until pink, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

GRILLED ASIAN SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients and mix well. Reserve 1/3 cup of this sauce for serving.
• Skewer shrimp (or chicken pieces) on 8 kabobs, alternating with slices of lemon and onion, if desired.
• Brush kabobs with remaining marinade sauce.
• Grill until shrimp turn pink.
• Serve with reserved sauce.

GRILLED SHRIMP KABOBS WITH CREOLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine the Smart Balance Spreadable Butter, Creole seasoning, red pepper & paprika.
• Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes. Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper. Place shrimp on skewers. Heat grill to medium heat. When hot, lightly spray with Smart Balance Omega Non-stick Cooking Spray and add shrimp. Grill on both side for 6 to 8 minutes.
• Set shrimp aside on platter and brush Creole butter onto the shrimp. Serve immediately.

GRILLED SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• You can use tomato, onion or other vegetables also.
• Mix the marinade in a ziploc bag, add shrimp, shake to coat.
• Place in refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Soak the skewers in salt water to soften so they will not burn.
• Cut up the vegetables into large enough pieces to place on skewers.
• Remove shrimp from bag.
• Place left over marinade into a bowl for brushing on kabobs as they grill.
• Alternate adding vegetables and shrimp to skewers.
• Place kabobs on cooking sheet.
• Sprinkle with Essence or a dash of cayenne pepper or creole spices to add zing.
• Place Kabobs on the grill away from fire (we use mesquite to add smokie flavor).
• Brush Shrimp and Vegies with leftover Marinade as they cook.
• Cook until vegies are tender, approximately 3-5 minutes per side.
• Serve immediately!
• Great with salad or rice dishes.