Description
Delicious and healthy shrimp and vegetable skewers, marinated with garlic, lemon, and herbs, then grilled to perfection. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe is quick to prepare, perfect for a nutritious main course, and naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Vegetables
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Marinade
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soaked in water for 30 minutes before grilling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning while grilling.
- Make the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Coat the Ingredients: Add the peeled shrimp and chopped vegetables (red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes) to the marinade. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure an even coating.
- Thread the Skewers: Alternately thread shrimp and vegetables onto the skewers, distributing them evenly for balanced grilling.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, preparing it for cooking the skewers.
- Grill the Skewers: Place the prepared skewers on the hot grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill and serve immediately, optionally with extra lemon wedges for added freshness.
Notes
- For an alternative cooking method, bake the skewers in a preheated 425°F (220°C) oven for 12–15 minutes.
- Add mushrooms or pineapple chunks to the skewers for extra flavor and variety.
- Serve these skewers with rice, couscous, or a light salad to create a complete meal.
- If using wooden skewers, soaking them in water prevents burning during grilling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
