Zesty Shrimp And Vegetable Kabobs Food

SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, parsley and basil. Alternate the vegetables and shrimp on eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. , Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes, turning once. Baste with dressing mixture. Grill 3-4 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are tender, turning and basting frequently. Serve with rice.

ZESTY SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• Thread shrimp and vegetables onto 24 wooden skewers; place in shallow dish. Mix dressing, cilantro, 2 tsp. lime zest and 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper until blended. Pour over kabobs; turn to evenly coat kabobs. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate.
• Heat greased grill to medium-high heat. Remove kabobs from marinade; discard marinade. Grill kabobs 6 to 8 min. or until shrimp turn pink, turning after 4 min. Meanwhile, mix mayo, garlic, lime juice, remaining zest and remaining ground red pepper.
• Serve kabobs with mayo mixture.

SPICY PINEAPPLE-GLAZED SHRIMP KEBABS

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.

QUICK-MARINATED SHRIMP KEBABS

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.

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP AND CHOURICO KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix Thai chile sauce, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, and chile-garlic sauce together in a bowl. Add shrimp, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place 5 shrimp and 2 pieces of sausage onto each skewer.
• Cook shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and slightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, pepper sauce, garlic powder and onion powder; set aside 1/2 cup butter mixture for serving and keep warm., Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. On four metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and scallops. , Place skewers on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, basting occasionally with butter mixture. Serve with reserved butter.

MARGARITA SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• Marinade:Mix tequila, juice, salad dressing mix and oil in a bowl, stirring well.
• Place shrimp and vegetables in marinade; cover.
• Refrigerate 1 hour; drain and discard dressing.
• Arrange shrimp and vegetables on skewers.
• Place kabobs on greased grill over hot coals.
• Grill 10-15 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning once.
• Serve with rice, if desired.

GRILLED SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP, PEPPER AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS

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.

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the honey, chile pepper, garlic and salt. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes or in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove from the marinade and discard any remaining marinade.
• Thread the shrimp through the tail and head (2 or 3 per skewer) onto small metal skewers or soaked wooden skewers. Strong rosemary stems are good to use as skewers.
• Grill over Direct High heat for 2 to 4 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Arrange skewers on a serving dish and sprinkle with the cilantro.