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Grilled Shrimp Kabobs

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These grilled shrimp kabobs feature a savory marinade of Worcestershire sauce, clam juice, and lemon, creating a deep, umami-rich flavor profile. Skewered with colorful bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, they offer a vibrant and balanced meal. Perfect for summer grilling, the shrimp remain tender while the vegetables caramelize slightly on the hot coals.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 575.0
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
These grilled shrimp kabobs feature a savory marinade of Worcestershire sauce, clam juice, and lemon, creating a deep, umami-rich flavor profile. Skewered with colorful bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, they offer a vibrant and balanced meal. Perfect for summer grilling, the shrimp remain tender while the vegetables caramelize slightly on the hot coals.
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cups Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cups Nonfat mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cups Lemon juice
  • 2 cups Clam juice
  • Or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 1/4 cups Fresh chopped cilantro
  • Or dill or basil or other herbs
  • Or 4 teaspoons dried herbs
  • 1 1/2 lbs Large shrimp -- peeled and deveined
  • Or 1 1/2 pound large scallops
  • 2 green Bell peppers -- seeded
  • 2 red Bell peppers -- seeded
  • 1 large Spanish onion -- peeled
  • Mushrooms
  • Stem ends trimmed
  • Wiped clean with moist paper towel
Directions
  1. 1
    In oblong baking dish long enough to contain skewers,
  2. 2
    combine Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, lemon juice, clam juice, brown sugar and herbs, stirring briskly with fork to
  3. 3
    blend .
  4. 4
    On 6 long or 12 small skewers,
  5. 5
    arrange shrimp or scallops alternately with vegetables, ending with a mushroom to anchor (use 2 mushrooms if using long skewers, one at each end).
  6. 6
    Place skewers in pan with marinade,
  7. 7
    cover and
  8. 8
    let stand 20 minutes, or
  9. 9
    refrigerate up to 2 days, turning often to
  10. 10
    coat all sides.
  11. 11
    Prepare grill until coals turn gray, or follow directions for gas or electric grill.
  12. 12
    Remove kabobs from marinade and drain, reserving marinade.
  13. 13
    Cook kabobs over hot coals, about 4 minutes on each side, until seafood is cooked but still tender and vegetables are lightly browned.
  14. 14
    Heat remaining marinade in small saucepan on side of grill and spoon over skewers before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 575.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.8g42%
Saturated Fat 3.9g20%
Cholesterol 294.2mg99%
Sodium 3010.4mg126%
Total Carbohydrate 29.5g10%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g24%
Sugars 16.8g
Protein 60.0g120%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: shrimp, grilled, skewers, seafood, marinade, worcestershire, clam juice, bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, gluten free, summer, main course, grill, protein
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