Shrimp Kabobs W/Lime Butter Sauce & Cilantro Cousco

Name: Shrimp Kabobs W/Lime Butter Sauce & Cilantro Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, leaving tails intact if desired; ⅓ cup butter, melted; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, snipped; 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon lime zest, finely shredded; 1 tablespoon lime juice; ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or ¼ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon garlic salt; nonstick cooking spray; 14 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges; fresh lime wedge; ½ cup green onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, snipped; ¾ cup couscous

Servings: persons

24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, leaving tails intact if desired
⅓ cup butter, melted
¼ cup fresh cilantro, snipped
2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon lime zest, finely shredded
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or ¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
nonstick cooking spray
14 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges
fresh lime wedge
½ cup green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon oil
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, snipped
¾ cup couscous

1
Shrimp Kabobs: Rinse shrimp; pat dry.
2
For sauce: In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, cilantro, green onion, lime peel and lime juice, paprika and garlic salt.
3
Set aside.
4
On four 8- to 10-inch metal skewers, thread shrimp, leaving a 1/4-inch space between pieces.
5
Brush with some of the sauce.
6
Transfer kabobs to a baking sheet or tray.
7
With nonstick cooking spray, lightly coat unheated grill rack.
8
For a charcoal grill, grill shrimp kabobs on the greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, turning once and brushing with some of the remaining sauce halfway through grilling.
9
(For a gas grill, preheat grill.
10
Reduce heat to medium.
11
Place shrimp kabobs on grill rack over heat.
12
Cover; grill as above.
13
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14
Thread pineapple wedges onto four 8 - 10 inch metal skewers.
15
Add pineapple skewers to the grill for the last 5 minutes of cooking, turning once and brushing with remaining sauce halfway through grilling time.
16
Remove shrimp and pineapple skewers from grill.
17
Serve over Cilantro-Scented Couscous.
18
Serve with fresh lime wedges.
19
Cilantro Couscous: In a medium saucepan, cook green onions in hot oil over medium heat until tender.
20
Stir in paprika; cook and stir for 30 seconds.
21
Carefully add chicken broth and fresh cilantro.
22
Bring mixture to boiling; stir in couscous.
23
Remove from heat.
24
Cover; let stand for 5 minutes.
25
Fluff with a fork before serving.

1065

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

167

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, leaving tails intact if desired, ⅓ cup butter, melted, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, snipped, 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Kabobs W/Lime Butter Sauce & Cilantro Couscous falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Shrimp Kabobs W/Lime Butter Sauce & Cilantro Couscous

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