Shrimp, Watermelon, and Halloumi Kabobs

Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Shrimp, Watermelon, and Halloumi Kabobs
75 min.
6
291kcal

Suggestions

Ingredients

  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh
  • 12 ounces halloumi cheese cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes*
  • lb shrimp raw unpeeled
  • servings cilantro-lime marinade 
  • 24 cubes watermelon (2-inch)
  • 12 inch metal skewers 
  • 12 inch metal skewers 

Equipment

  • grill
  • skewers
  • metal skewers
  • wooden skewers

Directions

  1. Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein, if desired.
  2. Soak wooden skewers in water 30 minutes. (Omit if using metal skewers.)
  3. Meanwhile, combine shrimp and 1/2 cup Cilantro-Lime Marinade in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag.
  4. Combine cheese and 1/3 cup Cilantro-Lime Marinade in another large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal bags, turning to coat; chill 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
  5. Preheat grill to 350 to 400 (medium-high) heat.
  6. Remove shrimp and cheese from marinades, discarding marinades. Thread shrimp, watermelon, and cheese alternately onto skewers, leaving a 1/8-inch space between pieces.
  7. Grill kabobs, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink.
  8. Sprinkle with cilantro and mint.
  9. Serve with remaining Cilantro-Lime Marinade.
  10. *Firm feta cheese may be substituted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories291kcal
Protein46.54%
Fat48.91%
Carbs4.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.11
Glycemic Load
0.39
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
13.661304251007%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.77mg
Hesperetin
3.26mg
Naringenin
0.24mg
Apigenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:291.05kcal
14.55%
Fat:15.52g
23.88%
Saturated Fat:9.82g
61.38%
Carbohydrates:3.25g
1.08%
Net Carbohydrates:2.77g
1.01%
Sugar:0.65g
0.72%
Cholesterol:190.51mg
63.5%
Sodium:1537.21mg
66.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:33.22g
66.45%
Calcium:657.44mg
65.74%
Selenium:44.8µg
64%
Phosphorus:372.54mg
37.25%
Vitamin B12:1.68µg
27.97%
Copper:0.29mg
14.5%
Vitamin B3:2.75mg
13.77%
Vitamin E:2.02mg
13.45%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.59%
Zinc:1.51mg
10.05%
Magnesium:36.14mg
9.03%
Vitamin A:418.11IU
8.36%
Folate:32.38µg
8.1%
Potassium:197.74mg
5.65%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.02%
Vitamin C:3.21mg
3.89%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.81%
Iron:0.5mg
2.78%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.39%
Fiber:0.47g
1.9%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.88%
Vitamin K:1.12µg
1.07%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%
Source:My Recipes