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Thai Shrimp Kebabs

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A lighter dinner option, these tasty kebabs will be a hit at barbecues all summer long.

What you need:
 1 cup red peppers, cubed
 2 small onions, quartered
 2 cups cauliflower, cut into florets
 ½ cup fresh lime juice
 ½ cup apple cider vinegar
 1 tbsp red or green Thai curry paste*choose low sodium if possible
 ½ cup olive oil or vegetable oil
  cup fresh basil
 1 ½ lbs fresh shelled raw shrimp*frozen shrimp is higher in sodium, use fresh if possible
 8 skewers
To make the kebabs:
1

Cut up red peppers and onions, and cauliflower.

2

Put cauliflower in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain and set aside.

3

In a bowl, whisk lime juice, apple cider vinegar, curry paste, oil and herbs together.

4

Toss shrimp and all vegetables in marinade.

5

Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, up to 12.

6

Place shrimp and vegetables on skewers, alternating.

7

Grill on BBQ, medium heat for 15 – 18 minutes, turning once.

8

Serve with 1/3 cup rice or serve on top of salad greens.

Note: This recipe is suitable for many people with chronic kidney disease. However, your type of treatment and other health concerns may make it unsuitable for your particular diet. Check with your doctor to make sure it’s OK for you.

Ingredients

What you need:
 1 cup red peppers, cubed
 2 small onions, quartered
 2 cups cauliflower, cut into florets
 ½ cup fresh lime juice
 ½ cup apple cider vinegar
 1 tbsp red or green Thai curry paste*choose low sodium if possible
 ½ cup olive oil or vegetable oil
  cup fresh basil
 1 ½ lbs fresh shelled raw shrimp*frozen shrimp is higher in sodium, use fresh if possible
 8 skewers

Directions

To make the kebabs:
1

Cut up red peppers and onions, and cauliflower.

2

Put cauliflower in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain and set aside.

3

In a bowl, whisk lime juice, apple cider vinegar, curry paste, oil and herbs together.

4

Toss shrimp and all vegetables in marinade.

5

Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, up to 12.

6

Place shrimp and vegetables on skewers, alternating.

7

Grill on BBQ, medium heat for 15 – 18 minutes, turning once.

8

Serve with 1/3 cup rice or serve on top of salad greens.

Thai Shrimp Kebabs