Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Skewers

Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Skewers

Grilled skewers of lemon-garlic shrimp, bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes seasoned with paprika and oregano.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    If using bamboo skewers, submerge them in water while preparing the other ingredients.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Cookware: skewers

  2. Step 2

    Preheat the grill to medium heat.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill

  3. Step 3

    Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper together in the mixing bowl.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 12.0 gr Garlic, 30.0 ml Lemon Juice, 45.0 ml Olive Oil, 5.0 gr Salt, 4.0 gr Smoked Paprika

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Core the bell peppers, trim the zucchini, and peel the onion. Cut them into roughly 3 cm pieces, then add them and the whole cherry tomatoes to the marinade.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Bell Pepper, 16.0 piece Cherry Tomato, 1.0 piece Red Onion, 2.0 piece Zucchini

    Cookware: cutting board, knife, mixing bowl

  5. Step 5

    Add the shrimp, toss everything to coat, and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 600.0 gr Shrimp

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  6. Step 6

    Thread the marinated shrimp and vegetables alternately onto the skewers. Discard any marinade left in the bowl.

    Cookware: mixing bowl, skewers

  7. Step 7

    Grill the skewers over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side, turning once, until the vegetables are lightly charred and the shrimp are opaque and reach 63°C internally.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill, instant-read thermometer, tongs

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