Grilled Spicy Garlic Shrimp, Pepper and Pineapple Kabobs

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

Pineapple-Lime Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice from can of pineapple
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Kabobs

  • 3/4 lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp, thawed if frozen
  • 1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, drained, 2 tablespoons juice reserved for marinade
  • 1 orange bell pepper, cut into 12 pieces
  • 4 medium green onions, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Steps

  • 1
    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.
  • 2
    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.
  • 3
    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.

  • Marinating for a little longer will intensify the flavor slightly, but don't leave it for more than 2 hours. The marinade will start to break down the tissues in the shrimp, and the bell pepper will not be as pretty.
  • This marinade is also delicious on chicken breasts. Marinate as directed, then grill until the juice of the chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Kabob
Calories
100
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2 1/2g
4%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
80mg
27%
Sodium
135mg
6%
Potassium
240mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
9g
Protein
9g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
50%
50%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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