Ingredients in this shrimp kabobs recipe
There are lots of options at the store when it comes to buying shrimp, and this recipe works with many different types! Here are a few tips about the ingredients in this recipe: You don’t even need to wait for a marinade. Thread the shrimp onto skewers and it’s a delicious summer dinner, served with rice or couscous. We’ve got a baked option as well if you don’t have a grill. Take them over the top with our creamy Comeback Sauce for the best treat!
Large shrimp: We like using tail on and deveined shrimp, because it stays juicy on the grill and looks the best aesthetically. We used 26 to 30 per pound size, but you can use medium or jumbo (adjust the cook time accordingly). Olive oil: Extra-virgin olive oil is our cooking oil of choice for shrimp. Seasonings: Smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and kosher salt make a simple shrimp seasoning. Seek out smoked paprika if you can: it’s essential for the flavor (though standard paprika works as a substitute). Lemon wedges and fresh parsley: Spritzing the shrimp with fresh lemon juice adds a zing to the flavor. Parsley adds a nice look as a garnish.
How to make shrimp kabobs
Shrimp kabobs are quick and easy: no need to wait for a marinade! Add our quick seasoning blend and they’re ready in minutes. You can make them grilled or baked. Here are the grilling instructions (or jump to the recipe below):
Dipping sauces for shrimp kabobs
The best part of this shrimp kabobs recipe is the dipping sauce! Any shrimp is made exponentially better by a great dipping sauce. We love serving these with Comeback Sauce, but there are so many other options! Here are some favorites:
Comeback sauce is a creamy sauce made with ketchup, mayonnaise and other seasonings. Remoulade or tartar sauce are creamy classic condiments for seafood. Lemon dill sauce is perfect for dipping shrimp. Mustard sauce has just a few ingredients and bold flavor. Cilantro sauce is the ideal green sauce for dipping.
Ways to serve shrimp kabobs
We love kabobs of any sort because they look beautiful placed on a bed or rice or another whole grain! Here are a few ways we like to serve them:
Rice like white rice, lemon rice, basil rice or coconut rice Couscous like easy couscous Orzo like lemon orzo Farro like easy farro Quinoa like easy quinoa or seasoned quinoa
Dietary notes
This shrimp kabobs recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and pescatarian.
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