Grilled Shrimp Jalapeno Kabobs

January 20, 2021 Receipt BBQ & Grilling 0

Grilled Shrimp Jalapeno Kabobs An awesome mix of flavors that can be whipped up in a hurry. Always get rave reviews when we cook these shrimp kabobs up on the grill.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

Time Details

PREP :

COOK : 15 mins

TOTAL : 40 mins

SERVING : 6

YIELD : 6 servings

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Advertisement
Step 2

Place shrimp in a glass bowl. Pour lime juice over shrimp. Stir in cilantro and garlic. Set aside.
Step 3

While the shrimp is marinating, slice jalapeno peppers in half and remove seeds. Cut onion into chunks.
Step 4

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.
Step 5

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.

Per Serving: 254 calories; protein 28.7g; carbohydrates 8.1g; fat 11.6g; cholesterol 199.9mg; sodium 774.6mg. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using.