Lemony Scampi Kabobs


Lemony Scampi Kabobs
Makes: 4 servings Serving size: 2  skewers
Prep 25 mins Grill 8 mins to 12 mins
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Lemony Scampi Kabobs
Ingredients
  • 1 pound  fresh or frozen large shrimp in shells
  • 2 small zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch slices (2 cups)
  • 1 large red sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1-1/2 cups)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons  margarine or butter
  • 1 teaspoon  finely shredded lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons  lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon  ground red pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon  salt
  • Lemon wedges (optional)
Directions

1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen.

2. Peel shrimp leaving tails intact. Devein shrimp; rinse and pat dry. Set aside.

3. Cook zucchini in a small amount of lightly salted boiling water for 2 minutes; drain. On eight 12-inch skewers, alternately thread shrimp, zucchini, and red sweet pepper.

4. In a small saucepan cook garlic in margarine or butter. Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice, ground red pepper, and salt. Set aside.

5. Grill kabobs directly over hot coals for 5 minutes. Brush kabobs with lemon mixture. Turn kabobs and brush again. Grill for 3 to 7 minutes more or until shrimp turn opaque. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts (Lemony Scampi Kabobs)
  • Servings Per Recipe 4,
  • cal. (kcal) 134,
  • Fat, total (g) 7,
  • chol. (mg) 131,
  • sat. fat (g) 1,
  • carb. (g) 4,
  • pro. (g) 15,
  • sodium (mg) 285,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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