Grilled Shrimp And Squash Kebabs
serves 2-4
Recipe from cookthink
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.
ingredients
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
timer
prep: 20 minutes
total: 1 hour 25 minutes
tools
wooden skewers
small bowl
whisk
grill (gas or charcoal)
grill brush
tongs
instructions
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.
