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Taco Seasoned Shrimp Kabobs

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Feb 12, 2013
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Fire up your grill for some tasty shrimp kabobs. With a hot grill, you can serve dinner in just 30 minutes!

Taco Seasoned Shrimp Kabobs

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, thawed if frozen
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple cubes
  • 8 (7-inch) bamboo or wooden skewers, soaked in water
  • 1 tablespoon from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. Alternately thread shrimp, zucchini, bell pepper and pineapple onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
  • Step 
    2
    In small bowl, mix taco seasoning mix, lime juice and oil; brush over kabobs. Reserve remaining mixture.
  • Step 
    3
    Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Cook uncovered 6 to 15 minutes, turning once and brushing 2 to 3 times with reserved taco seasoning mixture, until shrimp is pink and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition

240 Calories
15g Total Fat
15g Protein
12g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
240
Calories from Fat
130
Total Fat
15g
23%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
130mg
44%
Sodium
810mg
34%
Potassium
360mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Sugars
7g
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
60%
60%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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