How to Make Meal on a Stick - Shrimp Kabobs - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so satisfying about cooking and eating food on a stick. Whether it's a classic shish kabob, a marshmallow roasting over a campfire, or a street food skewer from a bustling market, there's just something fun and delicious about foods served on a stick. Shrimp kabobs are a perfect example of this delightful culinary experience, offering a combination of succulent seafood, vibrant veggies, and tantalizing seasonings all conveniently threaded onto a skewer. This recipe for Meal ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 red potatoes
  • 4 (6 inch) skewers
  • 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 large onion, cut into large chunks
  • 1 large tomato, cut into large chunks
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until nearly tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cut in quarters.
  • Thread 4 shrimp onto skewers, piercing each shrimp near the head and tail, alternating with potato, onion, and tomato chunks; repeat with remaining skewers. Arrange skewers on a platter and coat with olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Cook skewers on preheated grill until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    290 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 128mg
    • Sodium: 739mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 773mg