Best Fiery 5 Pepper Shrimp And Watermelon Kabobs Recipes

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SPICY SHRIMP & WATERMELON KABOBS



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My three sons can polish off a watermelon in one sitting. Before they dig in, I set aside a few slices to make these zesty shrimp kabobs. -Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups cubed seedless watermelon (1 inch), divided
1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • For glaze, place soy sauce, chili sauce, honey, garlic and 2 cups watermelon in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat until mixture is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup glaze for serving., On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp, onion and remaining watermelon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper., Place kabobs on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, brushing with remaining glaze during the last 2 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with reserved glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DAVID'S SWEET SHRIMP KABOB'S



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
6 shrimp, deveined
1/4 cup favorite seafood seasoning mix
8 ounces Italian dressing
2 ounces Worcestershire sauce
2 ounces honey

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill.
  • On wooden skewers, place deveined, curled shrimp, and season with your favorite seafood seasoning mix.
  • In bowl, mix Italian dressing, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Heat lightly in the microwave.
  • Cook kabobs over medium/hot flame. When shrimp start to turn pink baste with Italian dressing mix and turn. Repeat every 3 to 4 minutes until
  • done.
  • Serve hot off the grill. Sit back and watch the smiles!

JIMMY'S HABIBI KABOBS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground veal
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
2 large eggs, beaten lightly
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger root
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 lemon, juiced, or to taste
Salt
Assorted vegetables, such as green or red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and onion, all cubed except tomatoes, for the kabobs, as desired
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a bowl combine the veal, parsley, bread crumbs, eggs, garlic, gingerroot, coriander, oregano, herbes de Provence, lemon pepper, lemon juice, and salt. With dampened hands, form the mixture into meatballs, each about 2 inches in diameter.
  • Arrange 4 meatballs interspersed with vegetables of choice, except tomatoes, on six long skewers and place in a baking pan. Brush kabobs with vegetable oil.
  • Bake the kabobs for 20 minutes, or until juices run clear. If desired, add cherry tomatoes and place under a preheated broiler about 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes, turning, until golden brown.

CUERVO MARINATED SHRIMP KABOBS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 metal skewers (wooden skewers that have been soaked over overnight may be substituted)24 medium-sized shrimp, cleaned, peeled, tail on
1 large red bell pepper, cored, deseeded, diced into 8 large square pieces
1 zucchini, sliced in 1/4-inch round pieces
8 button mushrooms, whole
2 cups orange juice
2 limes, juiced
1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded, stem removed, roughly chop
1 ounce Cuervo 1800 tequila
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat outdoor grill (or hot air balloon, if handy).
  • To assemble, onto a skewer, first slide on a shrimp, followed by a red pepper, then another shrimp, then a slice of zucchini, followed by another piece of shrimp, and finish with the mushroom at the end. Repeat with the other seven skewers. Set aside until ready to cook.
  • To make the marinade, put all ingredients except salt and pepper in a blender. Puree mixture for 1 to 2 minutes, or until jalapeno pieces are broken down. Season with salt and black pepper and blend for another 10 seconds. Strain marinade through cheesecloth or fine sieve. Pour marinade into a clean spray bottle.
  • To cook, spray each kabob with marinade and place on grill. Be sure when spraying, to spray away from flame. You will need to spray each kabob twice more before the shrimp are completely cooked. Again be sure to spray away from flame.

TROPICAL ISLAND SHRIMP KABOBS



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Shrimp, mango and pineapple on skewers make a sunny presentation at parties. To boost flavors, we use a coconut milk, lime juice and cilantro marinade. -Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup coconut milk
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
30 uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound size), peeled and deveined
30 mango cubes (about 1 large mango)
30 fresh pineapple cubes (about 1-1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours., Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On each of 30 metal or soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread one shrimp, one mango cube and one pineapple cube. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. In batches, cook kabobs 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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