shrimp shish kabob
These shrimp kabobs are skewers of shrimp, pineapple, and peppers, grilled to perfection.
Servings: 4
Calories: 237kcal
Equipment
- oven
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- For the shrimp kabobs
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined tails removed if desired
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- For the seasoning: combine all the spices.
- Heat a grill or a grill pan to medium-high.
- Thread the shrimp, pineapple, and red pepper onto skewers.
- Brush the skewers with olive oil and sprinkle 2-3 teaspoons of jerk seasoning over the skewers - be sure to season both sides.
- Soak wooden skewers in water 30 min (reduces burning of the sticks).
- For the grill: Place on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
- For the oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- bake the shrimp in an oven at 400F for about 8 minutes or until they are cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 2051mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1358IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 3mg