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Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs
Course:
Appetizer, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
grilled watermelon, shrimp kabobs
Prep Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
55
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
Calories:
177
kcal
Author:
Jessica Formicola
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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Equipment
Y-Peeler
Lime juicer
Skewers
Plastic Airtight Containers
Grater Set
Ingredients
1
pound
medium-large raw shrimp
peeled, tail on optional
1/2
Italian dressing
2
large
zucchini
cut into 1 inch thick slices
2
cups
cubed watermelon
1/4
cup
Balsamic Reduction Sauce
extra virgin olive oil
for drizzling
lime wedges
for spritzing
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.
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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