How to Make Grilled Shrimp Jalapeno Kabobs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Shrimp Jalapeno Kabobs are a spicy and flavorful dish that is perfect for any summer barbecue or cookout. This recipe combines succulent shrimp, zesty jalapenos, and a tangy marinade to create a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to impress your friends and family.

One of the best things about this recipe is how easy and simple it is to make. With just a few ingredients and a hot grill, you can have these mouthwatering kabobs ready in no time. Whether you're a master c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lime, juiced, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 10 fresh jalapeno peppers
  • 1 large sweet onion
  • 1 pound thick sliced bacon
  • long skewers

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place shrimp in a glass bowl. Pour lime juice over shrimp. Stir in cilantro and garlic. Set aside.
  • While the shrimp is marinating, slice jalapeno peppers in half and remove seeds. Cut onion into chunks.
  • Tuck 1 shrimp into a jalapeno half. Wrap with 1 slice of bacon and thread onto a skewer. Repeat with remaining shrimp, jalapenos, and bacon, adding onion chunks in between every 2 or 3 shrimp.
  • Place skewers on the preheated grill. Cook, flipping every 4 to 5 minutes and basting with lime juice if desired, until shrimp are pink and bacon has browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    254 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 200mg
    • Sodium: 775mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 444mg