Grilled Shrimp Appetizer Kabobs

The simple combination of pineapple, onion and marinated shrimp has turned me into a fan of seafood appetizers.

Grilled Shrimp Appetizer Kabobs

Average Rating: 3.714285

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min.
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 10 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (8-10 ounces)
  • 10 fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 small onion, cut into 1-inch chunks

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients until blended. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade for basting. Add shrimp to remaining marinade; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes.
  • 2. On each of 10 metal or soaked wooden appetizer skewers, alternately thread one shrimp, one pineapple chunk and an onion chunk. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning occasionally and basting with reserved marinade during the last 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 kabob: 68 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 138mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.