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Caribbean Island Shrimp Kabobs

Enjoy a taste of the tropics with grilled citrus marinated shrimp for a summer picnic side.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
marinating time 30 minutes30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Carribean
Keyword: citrus, grill, kabobs, picnic side, shrimp, summer
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Wooden or metal skewers
  • Grill or grill pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 lb. peeled and deveined large raw shrimp
  • *Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a large shallow dish or zip-top plastic freezer bag; add shrimp. Cover or seal, and chill 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Remove shrimp from marinade, reserving marinade. Thread shrimp onto skewers.
  • Grill shrimp, 2 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink. Meanwhile, bring reserved marinade to a boil in a small saucepan, and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat; drizzle over grilled shrimp.

Notes

*If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before assembling the kabobs.