Posted by Tastefully Simple on May 27, 2014
Kabobs. Skewers. Shish kebabs.
Whatever you call ’em, they are delicious – and they are one of the best reasons to fire up your grill this summer.
A “kebab” literally translates to meat roasted on a spit or skewer. Though this dish originated in the Middle East and traditionally featured lamb, these days you’ll find all kinds of fun variations.
And that’s the beauty of it – you can personalize your skewers (even for the pickiest eaters!) and change them up throughout the summer with whatever fruits and veggies are in season.
Today we’re featuring bacon-wrapped shrimp with one of my all-time favorites – our >Honey Teriyaki Sauce. Made with succulent honey, dark sesame oil and a hint of brown sugar, it’s amazing with pork and seafood. And when you add chunks of juicy pineapple and charred peppers? Well, it absolutely sizzles with the sweet flavors of summertime.
So give it a try this weekend … I hope this recipe becomes one of your favorites, too!
– Jen
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Teriyaki Kabobs
Ingredients
- 4-6 slices bacon, cut into thirds
- 1 lb. raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 sweet red bell peppers, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 8 oz. whole baby bella mushrooms, halved
- 1 fresh pineapple, cubed
- 6-8 (10-inch) skewers
Directions
Microwave bacon about 1 minute; let cool slightly. Wrap one bacon segment around the center of each shrimp. Thread shrimp onto skewers, alternating with chunks of bell peppers, mushrooms and pineapple. Sprinkle with Garlic Pepper Seasoning to taste. Grill over medium heat until shrimp is no longer pink, turning and brushing repeatedly with Honey Teriyaki Sauce. Makes 6-8 servings.
Tips and Hints
- Microwaving your bacon slightly will keep it pliable enough to wrap around your shrimp, but it will give it a head-start on the cooking process since seafood tends to cook very quickly.
- Make sure you buy traditional bacon – NOT thick-sliced.
- Not a shrimp fan? Feel free to substitute cubed chicken breasts.
- Don’t overcrowd your skewers. Leaving a little space around your shrimp will help ensure that the bacon cooks through.
- If your grill tends to run hot, wait to baste your skewers until the last few minutes of cooking. (Sauces with high sugar content burn more easily!)
Hungry for more? Check out all our easy shrimp recipes!