Lemon Basil Shrimp Skewers

These super-easy shrimp skewers are perfect for a casual backyard gathering. Serve with hot buttered orzo pasta or quinoa.

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  • ingredients 5
  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total Time 25 min

Ingredients

1
lb uncooked deveined peeled extra-large shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1
medium red bell pepper, cut into 16 (1-inch) pieces
1
medium zucchini, cut into 16 (1/4-inch) slices
1
can (18 oz) Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy Parmesan basil cooking sauce
2
teaspoons grated lemon peel

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LOCATION

Directions

  • 1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. On each of 4 (15-inch) metal skewers*, alternately thread shrimp, bell pepper and zucchini, leaving 1/4-inch space between each piece. In small bowl, mix cooking sauce and lemon peel.
  • 2 Place skewers on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until shrimp are pink, turning once and brushing frequently with cooking sauce mixture.
  • 3 Heat remaining cooking sauce mixture to boiling; boil 1 minute, stirring frequently. Serve skewers with remaining sauce mixture.

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Expert Tips

*Flat skewers work best because the ingredients won't roll as you turn the skewers.

Nutrition Information 

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
190
(
Calories from Fat
70),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
8g
8%
(Saturated Fat
2 1/2g,
2 1/2%
Trans Fat
0g
0%
),
Cholesterol
165mg
165%;
Sodium
620mg
620%;
Total Carbohydrate
8g
8%
(Dietary Fiber
1g
1%
  Sugars
3g
3%
),
Protein
20g
20%
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%;
Vitamin C
40%;
Calcium
8%;
Iron
15%;
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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