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Shrimp Kabobs

Cultural Context

Shrimp kabobs are a popular American grilling dish, especially during summer barbecues and gatherings. They showcase the fresh flavors of seafood combined with colorful vegetables, making them a visually appealing and tasty option. Variations exist globally, with different marinades and vegetables used, reflecting local tastes and ingredients.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb raw shrimp
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 medium red onion
2 cups diced watermelon
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

shrimp

💰Cheaper: chicken

Chicken is a more affordable protein option.

zucchini

💰Cheaper: yellow squash

Yellow squash is a similar vegetable and often less expensive.

bell peppers

💰Cheaper: frozen bell pepper strips

Frozen options can be cheaper and last longer.

1

Zest a lime, being careful to only go down to the white part.

2

Remove shells from the raw shrimp.

3

Juice half of the lime and add to the shrimp.

4

Add 1/3 cup soy sauce to the marinade.

5

Add 3 tablespoons maple syrup to the marinade.

6

Add 1/3 cup olive oil to the marinade.

7

Chop cilantro, using both leaves and stems, about 1/3 cup.

8

Chop 3 cloves of garlic and add to the marinade.

9

Stir the marinade ingredients together.

10

Place shrimp in a bag and pour the marinade over them; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

11

Prepare the dressing for the watermelon salad by zesting and juicing 2 lemons and 2 limes.

12

Chop 1/4 cup of red onion and add to the blender.

13

Add 3 cloves of garlic to the blender.

14

Add 3 tablespoons of honey to the blender.

15

Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the blender.

16

Blend the dressing ingredients and slowly add oil to emulsify.

17

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with salt and honey if needed.

18

Cut watermelon into chunks about half an inch thick.

19

Soak skewers in water for at least 3 hours to prevent burning.

20

Thread 3 shrimp onto each skewer, starting from the tail and going to the front.

21

Grill the skewers on medium-high heat until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlskewers

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Shrimp SkewersGrilled Shrimp

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