Shrimp and Vegetable Skewers

Shrimp and Vegetable Skewers

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

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes as indicated.

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Bell Pepper, 240.0 gr Cherry Tomato, 150.0 gr Red Onion, 300.0 gr Zucchini

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  2. Step 2

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

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 60.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 12.0 gr Garlic, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 45.0 ml Lemon Juice, 4.0 gr Paprika, 6.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  3. Step 3

    Add the shrimp and prepared vegetables to the marinade and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 600.0 gr Shrimp

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Preheat the grill over medium heat for 10 minutes.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill

  5. Step 5

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

    Cookware: mixing bowl, skewers

  6. Step 6

    Grill the skewers over medium heat, turning once, until the shrimp are opaque and reach 63°C internally, about 5 to 7 minutes total.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill, skewers, tongs

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Thaw shrimp under refrigeration, avoid cross-contamination, and cook until opaque and at least 63°C internally. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • Raw shrimp may contain harmful microorganisms.
  • Skewers and grill surfaces become very hot.
  • Used marinade can carry contamination from raw seafood.