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Easy Grilled Shrimp and Veggie Skewers

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There is something amazingly simple about grilling vegetables. These easy grilled shrimp and veggie skewers are a favorite in my household.

Just a few simple ingredients to get started. My favorites are bell pepper, onions, zucchini, and squash. The rest of the family loves the addition of grape tomatoes and mushrooms.

ingredients for grilled shrimp and veggie skewers. bowl of shrimp, mushrooms, potatoes, grape tomatoes, one red bell pepper, two zucchinis, olive oil and some dried herbs on the table

What I love about skewers is that it’s super easy to customize each one when needed. Making half with mushrooms, and half without, is no problem.

The flexibility allows us to easily cater to picky eaters in the family while still having a delicious and wholesome evening around the bar-b-que.

We get started by par-boiling the potatoes until tender. The shrimp are going to cook ultra fast so if we want to keep the potato lovers happy, we need to pre-cook them a bit.

pot of potatoes on the table

Next, we’ll make our spice mixture by combining olive oil, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. This is where you can really have some fun and mix your own perfect flavor combination.

spice mixture in a small bowl on the table

Next, we’ll cut up the zucchini and yellow squash. I like to cut them lengthwise and then slice into roughly 3/4 inch slices.

whole and sliced zucchinis on chopping board with knife

We’ll repeat that step with the bell-peppers and mushrooms. I used red bell peppers here but I find mixing up the colors adds lots of visual interest!

sliced zucchinis, red bell pepper, mushrooms on chopping board

A cookie sheet can help hold your skewers as you prepare them. Each skewer can be uniquely customized based on your families preferences. The order of the veggies doesn’t matter.

preparing the shrimp and veggies skewers

Once all your skewers are assembled, you are almost ready to head to the grill.

assembled shrimp and veggies skewers ready for grilling

Line the grill grate with aluminum foil and make sure your grill isn’t too hot. If you have a propane grill, you’ll want to use about medium heat.

shrimp and veggies skewers on the grill with a foil

Once the skewers are arranged on the grill, baste them with olive oil.

basting the shrimp and veggies skewers with olive oil

Cook for about six minutes on each side, basting after you turn.

shrimp and veggies skewers almost done grilling

The result should be an absolutely delicious meal for your whole family to enjoy!

finished product of the shrimp and veggies skewers on a nice plate
Easy Grilled Shrimp and Veggie Skewers
Yield: 4

Easy Grilled Shrimp and Veggie Skewers

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes

Ingredients: 

  • 1 lb baby potatoes
  • 1 small zucchini
  • 1 small yellow squash
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 cup baby bella mushrooms
  • 12 oz. medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions: 

Notes:

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. baby potatoes
  • 1 small zucchini
  • 1 small yellow squash
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 cup baby Bella mushrooms
  • 12 oz. medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 Gloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes
  2. Boil potatoes in salted water until just tender, then remove from heat and drain
  3. In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, garlic, onion powder, paprika, rosemary, salt, and pepper
  4. Slice zucchini and yellow squash into ¾ inch thick slices, cutting in half lengthwise depending on your desired size
  5. Cut red pepper and mushrooms into ¾-1 inch pieces
  6. Gather all the vegetables, shrimp, and skewers together, and begin assembling your skewers. You can assemble them in whatever order you prefer, and not every skewer has to have every single thing on it. I like to vary the order to keep it interesting
  7. When skewers are assembled, line grill grate with aluminum foil, and turn onto medium heat
  8. Arrange skewers on foil, and baste with oil and garlic mixture
  9. Let cook for 6 minutes, turn, baste again, and cook for an additional 6 minutes
  10. Remove from grill and serve

Notes

You could use almost any veggie you want for these, Onions would be a really good addition! 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 298Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 762mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 5gSugar: 6gProtein: 17g
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