Shrimp Kabobs

Name: Shrimp Kabobs
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Italian salad dressing, divided; 1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined; 2 large onions, cut into 8 wedges each; 16 large fresh mushrooms; 2 large green peppers, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces; 16 cherry tomatoes

Total Time Prep: 35 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These grilled shrimp kabobs make a colorful addition to any barbecue platter. Using Italian salad dressing as the marinade is a brilliant way to add flavor without any extra prep!

Ingredients

1 cup Italian salad dressing, divided
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 large onions, cut into 8 wedges each
16 large fresh mushrooms
2 large green peppers, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
16 cherry tomatoes

Directions

In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup salad dressing and shrimp. In another shallow dish, combine vegetables and remaining 1/2 cup dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Drain and discard marinade. On 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the shrimp and vegetables. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

2 kabobs: 260 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

Marinating the shrimp in Italian dressing adds wonderful flavor to these colorful shrimp kabobs.—Sharon Aweau, Kapolei, Hawaii

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