Easy Shrimp Shish Kabob’s

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 11

Tasty and quick recipe for Easy Shrimp Shish Kabob's

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

6 min

Ready In

21 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

196

Sugar

Fat

12g

A shish kabob is a skewered and grilled dish popular in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. This recipe features shrimp and grape tomatoes marinated in a simple blend of olive oil, lemon juice and dried oregano then grilled to perfection. This easy and nutritious meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend barbecue with friends and family. The delicious flavors and health benefits of shrimp combined with juicy grape tomatoes makes this an ideal dish for seafood lovers. With an added bonus of being on skewers, they make a fun and easy meal for kids too!

Instructions

1.	Soak bamboo skewers in water for atleast 30 minutes.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt and pepper to make a marinade.
3.	Add shrimps to marinade and allow it to sit for atleast 10-15 minutes.
4.	Skewer marinated shrimps till the tail and grape tomatoes side by side onto the bamboo skewers.
5.	Preheat grill to medium high heat and grease.
6.	Place skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimps turn pink and opaque and tomatoes are slightly charred.
7.	Remove skewers from grill and serve hot.

PROS

These Easy Shrimp Shish Kabob’s are a quick and delicious meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or weekend barbecue.

The shrimp is a lean protein source, low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals like selenium, iodine and zinc.

The grape tomatoes also add a healthy dose of vitamin C and vitamin A to the dish.

CONS

The use of bamboo skewers requires precautions as they tend to catch fire easily during grilling or if left too long in the heat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Shrimps are an excellent source of lean protein with good amounts of selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
The selenium in shrimps may help reduce inflammation, improve thyroid function and lower the risk of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.
Grape tomatoes are high in vitamin C and A, which are important for skin health, immune function and vision.

	1 lb large shrimp , peeled and deveined
	1 cup grape tomatoes , approx 20
	2 lemons
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	2 tablespoons dried oregano
	salt
	black pepper
	bamboo skewer