Shrimp Kabobs

By Jan_C

Also see Chicken Kabobs and Steak Kabobs

Ingredients

• Garnish:
• 1 1/2 pounds medium Shrimp (21-25 ct; peeled and deveined)
• 2 Limes (zested and juice reserved)
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper
• Fresh Mint leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes in water to avoid splinters. You can add salt to the water to season from the inside out.

Marinate the shrimp for about 1/2 hour. (This is a quick marinade and should not be used for overnight soaking because the lime juice can cook the shrimp.)

Skewer 4 shrimp per stick. Avoid putting the skewer in the thinnest part of shrimp tail, because it can fall off the skewer while grilling. Mix together the lime zest, paprika, salt and pepper. Sprinkle spice blend over shrimp and drizzle with olive oil.

Grill, turning once, for 1 to 2 minutes or until done. Allow to cool slightly before removing from skewer. Serve in lettuce cups with mango salsa and mint leaves.