Sausage and Shrimp Kabobs are packed with flavor and easy! (2024)

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What pairs well with shrimp kabobs? ›

Serve it with

These side dish recipes also go perfectly with shrimp: Skordalia (Greek garlic and potato dip); plain couscous; or lemon rice. Grilled Vegetables; Greek baked fries; baked zucchini; or fried eggplant.

“Before grilling, brush your seasoned shrimp skewers with olive oil to boost charring and prevent sticking.” Make sure that the grill grates are clean, too, she advises, since shrimp are particularly prone to sticking to the grates if they are not well seasoned and well cleaned from previous grill sessions.

Preheat your grill to 350-450°F and set it up for direct cooking. Grill the shrimp over direct, medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning the shrimp halfway through the process. The outside of the shrimp should turn a nice pink color when it is cooked while the meat inside should be white and opaque.

Some of my favorites for kabobs are: bell peppers (any color), zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, onions (I like red onions, but yellow onions or shallots are great too), and tomatoes (smaller cherry or grape tomatoes). I've also tried grilled brussels sprouts on skewers and loved them!

You should marinate the shrimp for at least 15 minutes, but no more than 2 hours, or it will begin to “cook” in the citrus marinade and your shrimp will end up tough and chewy. You can use this marinade on other seafood, like scallops, tilapia, swordfish, cod or halibut.

Into your water pot, squeeze the juice of 2-3 lemons, then drop what's left of the lemons in too. Add your bag of shrimp/crab boil, salt and vinegar. (The vinegar is the secret ingredient. It makes the shrimp easier to peel.)

Bamboo skewers, like the ones you can buy in bulk at the grocery store, are inherently flammable — they are wood, after all! The dry and brittle wood easily burns on a hot grill, unless you take preventative action. The best way to keep wooden skewers from burning is to soak them in water before firing up the grill.

Add Lime Juice

When adding the lime juice, don't forget to let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes so that the fishy smell of the shrimp completely disappears.

Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, alternating direction of the tails and making the shrimp just touch each other (so they don't spin when flipping the skewers). Place skewers directly on the grill and grill 1 to 2 minutes per side, until bright pink and cooked through.

What is the average shrimp serving size? The recommended shrimp serving per an average person is three ounces. This translates to 11-12 "medium" shrimp, 8-9 "large" shrimp, or just 3 "colossal" shrimp.

How to tell when shrimp is done? ›

The best way to tell when shrimp are cooked through is to look for visual cues: “Watch for the shrimp to curl and turn opaque,” says Kendra. Undercooked shrimp will be gray and translucent, with uncurled tails. Perfectly cooked shrimp will be opaque with a color ranging from pink or orange, depending on variety.

Arugula Salad, Spinach Strawberry Salad, Asian Cucumber Salad, and Ramen Salad would be tasty with these kabobs. Noodles. Serve this recipe with Vegetable Lo Mein or Asian Noodle Salad.

Herbs and blends that go well with shrimp are: basil, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, chili powder, chives, cilantro, curry powder, dill, garlic, lemon balm, marjoram, mint, oregano, paprika, parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon, and thyme.

The best side dishes to serve with shrimp tacos are refried beans, Spanish rice, tostilocos, salsa, tabasco, corn on the cob, tortilla soup, pico de gallo, guacamole, Mexican coleslaw, cilantro lime rice, black beans, grilled pineapple, Mexican street corn salad, chiles rellenos, and tostadas.

Yes, already cooked shrimp can be grilled to add a smoky flavor and enhance their texture.