Grilled Shrimp And Squash Kebabs
serves 2-4
These shrimp kebabs are a tasty main dish when paired with a hearty grain like our Barley, Zucchini and Tomato Salad with Mint, and make an elegant party appetizer. At a casual gathering, guests can even assemble and grill their own.
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup olive oil
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch half-rounds
2 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch half-rounds
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
prep: 20 minutes
total: 1 hour 25 minutes
wooden skewers
small bowl
whisk
grill (gas or charcoal)
grill brush
tongs
1. Soak the skewers in water for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prep the ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, oregano, lemon juice, zest and oil.
2. Thread each skewer with alternating shrimp and vegetables. Put the skewers in a large baking dish and pour the marinade over them. Turn the skewers to coat with the marinade and refrigerate up to 1 hour.
3. When you're ready to start cooking, preheat the grill. If using a gas grill, preheat one side to high. Clean the grill with a grill brush. Oil the grill by holding a folded wad of paper towel with tongs, dipping it in vegetable oil, and brushing the oil (sparingly -- it's flammable) onto the grill grate.
4. Shake any excess marinade off the skewers and place them the hot side of the grill. Leave them alone to brown on the one side, a minute or so. Turn and brown the vegetables on all sides until the shrimp is cooked through, 4-6 minutes total.
2. Thread each skewer with alternating shrimp and vegetables. Put the skewers in a large baking dish and pour the marinade over them. Turn the skewers to coat with the marinade and refrigerate up to 1 hour.
3. When you're ready to start cooking, preheat the grill. If using a gas grill, preheat one side to high. Clean the grill with a grill brush. Oil the grill by holding a folded wad of paper towel with tongs, dipping it in vegetable oil, and brushing the oil (sparingly -- it's flammable) onto the grill grate.
4. Shake any excess marinade off the skewers and place them the hot side of the grill. Leave them alone to brown on the one side, a minute or so. Turn and brown the vegetables on all sides until the shrimp is cooked through, 4-6 minutes total.
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