Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs

Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs take two of my most favorite things on the grill, watermelon and shrimp, and combine them into one!

Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs combine grilled shrimp with grilled watermelon with a sweet balsamic reduction and zesty lime. A healthy kabob recipe on the grill. #grilledwatermelon #kabobrecipes www.savoryexperiments.com


 

Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs combine grilled shrimp with grilled watermelon with a sweet balsamic reduction and zesty lime. A healthy kabob recipe on the grill.

Use an easy grilled shrimp marinade, thread them with lush watermelon and zucchini, grill and top with a sweet balsamic reduction, extra virgin olive oil and fresh lime spritz.

I try to use watermelon anyway I can during the season. Watermelon feta salad, crab salad, watermelon vodka cocktails, grilled watermelon and even watermelon kegs!

Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs combine grilled shrimp with grilled watermelon with a sweet balsamic reduction and zesty lime. A healthy kabob recipe on the grill.

Hubby and I just love grilled watermelon. I generally make it with a balsamic reduction as well, feta cheese and sometimes some cool, salty prosciutto.

While unexpected, guests rave over how it caramelizes for an easy grilled side dish. Which got me thinking, what else can incorporate with grilled watermelon? Shrimp kabobs, of course!

I used a simple grilled shrimp marinade of bottled Italian dressing for just 30 minutes. Shrimp don’t need to marinate long. Their tender skin and small stature make them the ideal food for quickly picking up flavors.

I wanted another texture, but also another color on my kabobs and zucchini was the obvious choice since everyone’s summer gardens seem to be filled to the brim.

Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs combine grilled shrimp with grilled watermelon with a sweet balsamic reduction and zesty lime. A healthy kabob recipe on the grill.

If you are using wooden skewers, make sure to soak hem for a good long time before threading them. Sometimes vegetables and seafood tend to spin around on the skewer.

You can prevent this by using the double skewer method, using two skewers to anchor your food or using metal skewers with a swirl pattern or that are flat that prevents this from happening. If you don’t want to mesh around with skewers at all, just get a grill basket.

These things are fabulous for any grilled vegetable. I do my Grilled Potatoes in them a lot.

I like to serve my Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs over a bed of rice, but you can nix that if you are going low carb. They are also tasty over a bed of fresh greens or just served as an appetizer.

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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Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs combine grilled shrimp with grilled watermelon with a sweet balsamic reduction and zesty lime. A healthy kabob recipe on the grill. #grilledwatermelon #kabobrecipes www.savoryexperiments.com
Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs combine grilled shrimp with grilled watermelon with a sweet balsamic reduction and zesty lime. A healthy kabob recipe on the grill.

Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs

5 from 1 vote
Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs combine grilled shrimp with grilled watermelon with a sweet balsamic reduction and zesty lime. A healthy kabob recipe on the grill.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large airtight plastic bag, combine peeled shrimp and Italian dressing. Massage well, set aside. Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers, if using them.
  • After 30 minutes thread marinated shrimp, cubed watermelon and zucchini onto skewers.
  • Heat 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 and drizzle with balsamic reduction, 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! 

Nutrition

Calories: 177 kcal, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Protein: 25 g, Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 285 mg, Sodium: 899 mg, Potassium: 615 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 11 g, Vitamin A: 755 IU, Vitamin C: 39.7 mg, Calcium: 200 mg, Iron: 3.3 mg
Author: Jessica Formicola
Calories: 177
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled watermelon, shrimp kabobs
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Jessica the mom, wife and food lover behind Savory Experiments. She is obsessed with butter, salt and bacon and spends all her time in the kitchen and behind a camera. Jessica is a contributor to PopKitchen by Parade, Better Homes & Gardens, The Daily Meal Food + Travel and more!

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