Peach BBQ Shrimp Kabobs

Thursday, July 2, 2020

You don't need to work up a sweat to grill (or oven-bake) these fun, lip-smacking shrimp kebabs! Toss shrimp, peaches, summer squash, mushrooms, peppers & onions in a peachy, homemade BBQ sauce. Skewer & grill (or bake) then top with even more sauce, garnish with cilantro & enjoy with your favorite side dish. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser, and it pairs well with any sides you'll be enjoying this weekend!

INGREDIENTS:

• 10 wooden skewers
• 1 peach
• 4 oz mushrooms
• 1 cup summer squash
• 1 cup sweet pepper
• 2 Tbsp melted butter
• 2 Tbsp peach butter
• 3 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp white vinegar 
• 1 tsp Worcestershire
• 1 tsp garlic powder 
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 8 oz peeled & deveined shrimp
• 1/2 cup red onion pieces
• 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 lime
• salt & pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. PREHEAT OVEN OR GRILL & PREP VEGGIES

• Preheat oven to 450°F or preheat grill
• Soak skewers in water
• Remove pit and dice peach into 1-inch pieces
• Cut mushrooms in half
• Slice summer squash into 1/4” slices
• Remove seeds and dice pepper into 1-inch pieces

2. MAKE BBQ SKEWERS

• Make BBQ sauce by whisking to combine melted butter with peach butter, tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder & cayenne, then season with salt & pepper to taste
• Pat shrimp dry and season with salt & pepper
• In a large bowl, toss together veggies, peaches, shrimp & HALF of BBQ sauce
• Thread shrimp, peach, mushroom, squash, pepper & onion onto skewers then place on greased baking sheet 

3. COOK SKEWERS

• Bake 8—10 min, until shrimp are cooked through, or grill for 2— 4 min per side, until shrimp are pink and opaque
• Juice lime into remaining BBQ sauce, stir to combine, and add salt & pepper to taste

4. GARNISH & GATHER

• Serve skewers slathered with remaining peach BBQ sauce then garnish with cilantro
• Enjoy paired with your favorite side like rice, cornbread or pasta salad!