Description
These Spicy Shrimp and Veggie Skewers are a vibrant and flavorful grilled dish featuring large shrimp marinated in a zesty chili garlic sauce, paired with fresh red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and colorful meal packed with protein and bold spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 zucchini (sliced into thick rounds)
- 1 red onion (cut into chunks)
Additional
- Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Prepare Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Make Marinade and Marinate: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the shrimp and chopped vegetables to the bowl and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated in the marinade.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread the shrimp and vegetables alternately onto the skewers, layering colors and flavors to your preference.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high. Lightly oil the grill grates if necessary to prevent sticking.
- Grill Skewers: Cook the skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, turning carefully, until shrimp are opaque and pink, and vegetables are tender-crisp with light char marks.
- Serve: Remove from the grill and serve immediately. Garnish optionally with extra lime wedges or fresh cilantro for added brightness.
Notes
- Serve these skewers over rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad to make a complete meal.
- For variety, you can swap in mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, or pineapple chunks on the skewers.
- If using wooden skewers, ensure they are soaked thoroughly to avoid burning on the grill.
- Adjust chili garlic sauce amount to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
