Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Creole Butter
Transform your backyard barbecue into a flavor-packed feast with these Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Creole Butter! Juicy, perfectly charred shrimp are paired with vibrant vegetables like red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion, then elevated with a rich, garlicky Creole butter infused with earthy spices like paprika, cayenne, oregano, and thyme. Quick to prepare and even quicker to grill, this recipe delivers smoky, spicy, and buttery goodness in every bite. Perfect as a summer entrée or a party appetizer, these kabobs are beautifully garnished with fresh parsley and served with a squeeze of lemon for a zesty finish. Easy, delicious, and ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your craving for bold, Southern-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
- 8 metal or wooden skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or heat a grill pan over medium-high on the stovetop.
In a large bowl, combine shrimp, red bell pepper pieces, zucchini slices, and red onion wedges. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Thread the shrimp and vegetables onto skewers, alternating ingredients as you go to distribute them evenly.
Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are opaque and slightly charred and the vegetables are tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), dried oregano, and dried thyme. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from heat.
Using a basting brush, generously brush the Creole butter over the grilled shrimp kabobs as soon as they come off the grill.
Transfer the kabobs to a serving platter. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Enjoy your Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Creole Butter as a main dish or pair them with a fresh green salad or fluffy rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
302 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 245 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 280 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 535 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
