Chipotle Shrimp and Asparagus Kabobs
Description
Skewers are one of my favorite things to cook on the grill, they are super simple to prepare and incredibly versatile. You can also prepare these ahead of time and throw on the grill when guests or family arrive in no time at all. Shrimp and asparagus both cook very quickly, making them a perfect pair on the grill. These Shrimp and asparagus skewers are a lighter alternative to the beef skewers. I normally grill asparagus separately but found that the pieces would not only look prettier but also compliment the other fresh flavors. Try to use thicker asparagus stalks for easier skewering. The shrimp and asparagus are coated in a chipotle and garlic marinade which keeps the flavors spicy and fresh.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Take the shrimp, olive oil, garlic and red chili powder and place in a bowl. Take the asparagus and cut into 1–2-inch pieces and place in another bowl. Toss asparagus to coat with more olive oil, garlic, and red chili powder. Cover and marinate shrimp and asparagus for 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
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Preheat grill to medium heat. Thread the shrimp and asparagus alternately onto the five skewers, dividing evenly among the skewers.
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Grill each side of skewers for 2-3 minutes, until the shrimp are bright pink and just cooked through and the asparagus is tender. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 452kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 43.77g68%
- Saturated Fat 6.1g31%
- Trans Fat 0.02g
- Cholesterol 26mg9%
- Sodium 168mg8%
- Potassium 252mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 5.63g2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
- Sugars 1.85g
- Protein 5.29g11%
- Vitamin A 1198 IU
- Vitamin C 6.2 mg
- Calcium 45 mg
- Iron 2.56 mg
- Vitamin E 12.1 IU
- Vitamin K 65.6 mcg
- Thiamin 0.15 mg
- Riboflavin 0.15 mg
- Niacin 1.47 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.19 mg
- Folate 52 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.23 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.35 mg
- Phosphorus 108 mg
- Magnesium 21 mg
- Zinc 0.8 mg
- Selenium 9.1 mcg
- Copper 0.24 mg
- Manganese 0.23 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Hi! I'm Chelsea,
I'm a food lover, health enthusiast, author, Pilates teacher and studio owner. I love to teach and manifest a deep love for Pilates and health and enjoy nothing more than helping others make their bodies become healthy and strong. My goal is to create simple, nutritious recipes that are easy to throw together using all the good stuff, but without sacrificing taste or the pleasure of eating, because life is all about finding balance, and nothing beats the satisfaction of eating something that tastes good which just also happens to be good for you!
Enjoy!
