Grilled Spicy Garlic Shrimp, Pepper and Pineapple Kabobs
Recipe from Betty Crocker

Make sensational shrimp! The secret is the peppy citrus marinade that goes together in minutes.


Grilled Spicy Garlic Shrimp, Pepper and Pineapple Kabobs

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Servings: 4 kabobs
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins

 
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Ingredients
Pineapple-Lime Marinade
  • 2  tablespoons
    olive or vegetable oil
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  • 1  teaspoon
    grated lime peel
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  • 2  tablespoons
    lime juice
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  • 2  tablespoons
    reserved pineapple juice from can of pineapple
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    red pepper sauce
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  • 2  cloves
    garlic, finely chopped
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Kabobs
  • 3/4  pounds
    uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp, thawed if frozen
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  • 1  can
    pineapple chunks in juice, drained, 2 tablespoons juice reserved for marinade (8 ounces)
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  • 1  
    orange bell pepper, cut into 12 pieces
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  • 4  medium
    green onions, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
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Directions
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.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 100 (Calories from Fat 20); Total Fat 2 1/2g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 80mg; Sodium 135mg; Total Carbohydrate 11g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 9g); Protein 9g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 50%; Calcium 4%; Iron 10%. Exchanges: 0 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Lean Meat. Carbohydrate Choices: 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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