Make your outdoor or seaside gatherings even better with our Shrimp & Seafood Kabobs recipes. Packed with spectacular tastes, these seafood meals expertly mix juicy shrimp and seafood with a range of spices and herbs. Rich in protein and low in fat, these meals are great for a balanced diet while still satisfying your taste buds. They also add a splash of color and an inviting smell to your dining table, making the experience even more festive.
Shrimp & Seafood Kabobs Recipes
The recipes in our list comprise large shrimp and seafood varieties like scallops or chunks of salmon threaded onto skewers, along with colorful vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onions. These skewers are marinated with a flavourful mix of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and fresh herbs, then grilled until the shrimp are pink and slightly charred. Served hot, these tasty kabobs promise a burst of juicy, grilled goodness with each bite.
Grilled Shrimp And Vegetable Skewers With Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 lb shrimp - thawed if frozen, tails on or removed (see notes)
- 2 small zucchini - sliced
- 2 bell peppers - chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 1 large red onion - chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 1 large bunch parsley - finely diced (about 1 - 1.5 cups total)
- ¼ cup fresh oregano - finely diced (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice - (from about ½ lime)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2-3 garlic cloves - finely minced
- 1 tablespoon red onion - finely minced
- ½ teaspoon salt - or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes - omit for no spice
Grilled Blackened Shrimp With Cilantro Lime Sauce
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Tablespoons Salt, for brine
- ¼ cup sugar, for brine
- 1 quart Water, for brine
- 12 Large Shrimp, deveined, shelled, and thawed
- 1 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
FOR CILANTRO LIME SAUCE
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
INGREDIENTS
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 16 large shrimp, deveined and cleaned
- 8 Strips of Bacon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about ½ lime)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Honey Garlic Shrimp Skewers With Pineapple
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoon ghee or butter
- ¼ cup honey see post for substitutes
- 2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoon coconut aminos see post for substitutes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Sriracha (optional)
- 1 lb shrimp large or jumbo; peeled & deveined
- 1 cup chopped pineapple fresh, canned is okay
- pinch salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Kabobs
Ingredients
- 1 Pound of shrimp, tail on (26–30 shrimp per pound)
- 2 Red bell pepper
- 1 Yellow bell pepper
- ½ Red onion
- 1 medium zucchini
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 5 Garlic cloves finely minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup Olive Oil
- Parsley and lemon for garnish
Mediterranean Grilled Salmon
Ingredients
- 6 oz. sockeye salmon, cubed
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
Jerk Pineapple Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients
- 1 lb Open Nature Wild Caught Shrimp, 31-40 count
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 limes juiced
- ½ orange juiced
- 1.5 tablespoon jerk seasoning
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ pineapple cut into 1" chunks
- 1 medium red bell pepper cut into 1" chunks
- ½ small red onion cut into 1" chunks
- Additional lime and cilantro, for serving optional
Grilled Salmon Kabobs With Pesto
Ingredients
- 1 1 ½-lb fillet salmon, chopped into ½-inch cubes
- 2 large lemons sliced
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
For Serving:
- cooked quinoa
- pesto sauce*
- cherry tomatoes
Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium-large raw shrimp peeled, tail on optional
- ½ Italian dressing
- 2 large zucchini cut into 1 inch thick slices
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- ¼ cup Balsamic Reduction Sauce
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- lime wedges for spritzing