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Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Skewers

Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Skewers

Colorful grilled shrimp kebabs

💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
❤️ Low Sat. Fat
✓ Diabetes Friendly

30m

Total

215

Calories

29g

Protein

4

Servings

Nutrition Information

10g

Carbs

3g

Fiber

7g

Net Carbs

7g

Fat

Blood Sugar Impact

Glycemic Index (GI)

Low

15

Absorption speed

Glycemic Load (GL)

Low

1

Total impact per serving

💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Large shrimp (Peeled and deveined)
  • 2 cut into chunks Zucchini
  • 2 cut into chunks Bell peppers
  • 1 cut into chunks Red onion
  • 3 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 4 cloves minced Garlic
  • 2 tsp dried Oregano
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Add shrimp and vegetables. Toss to coat. Marinate for 15-20 minutes.

  3. 3

    If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Thread shrimp and vegetables alternately onto skewers.

  5. 5

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush grates with oil.

  6. 6

    Grill skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are pink and vegetables are tender-crisp.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately with tzatziki sauce.

💡 Tips

  • •Don't overcook shrimp - they cook quickly
  • •Cut vegetables to similar size as shrimp
  • •Colorful presentation makes this appetizing