Grilled Watermelon Skewers with Shrimp
Servings: 4
Calories: 177kcal
Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs combine grilled shrimp with grilled watermelon with a sweet balsamic reduction and zesty lime. A healthy kabob recipe on the grill.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound medium-large raw shrimp peeled, tail on optional
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 2 large zucchini , cut into 1 inch thick slices
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- 1/4 cup homemade balsamic glaze
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- lime wedges for spritzing
Instructions
- In a large airtight plastic bag, combine the peeled shrimp, Italian dressing, lime juice and salt. Chill for 30-45 minutes. Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers, if using them.
- Thread the marinated shrimp, cubed watermelon and zucchini onto the prepared skewers.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Prep with cooking spray or rub grates with vegetable oil.
- Grill on indirect heat for 10-15 minutes. This will depend on the size of shrimp you are using. Wait for them to be pink and start to curl.
- Remove the skewers from the heat and drizzle them with balsamic reduction sauce, extra virgin olive oil and spritz with fresh lime juice.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 39.7mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3.3mg
